Post by LadyBlue on Aug 16, 2007 18:53:49 GMT -5
A nine year veteran of the Midland Police Department has been arrested for allegedly striking his domestic partner and firing his department issued weapon while threatening to kill her, court documents and police confirmed Monday.
Officer Jesse Ortiz, 34, has been charged with aggravated assault with intent to cause serious bodily injury.
Midland Police Chief John Urby said Ortiz has been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of an administrative investigation by the department.
"Our investigation is separate from the county's criminal investigation," Urby said. "The county has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt an offense has been committed. Our burden of proof is much smaller."
According to a Midland County affidavit, Midland County deputies responded to Ortiz's residence in the 6500 block of South County Road 1160 about 3:45 a.m. on a report of gunfire.
The female victim told deputies she and Ortiz had argued at a club before coming home and continuing their dispute, according to the court document.
According to the document, victim called 911 after Ortiz allegedly hit her in the legs and buttocks and that he "fired one round into the bedroom wall threatening to kill her."
The victim refused to let deputies photograph her injuries and told them to leave the residence, the affidavit states.
The police investigation is likely to be concluded within a week, Urby said.
Officer Jesse Ortiz, 34, has been charged with aggravated assault with intent to cause serious bodily injury.
Midland Police Chief John Urby said Ortiz has been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of an administrative investigation by the department.
"Our investigation is separate from the county's criminal investigation," Urby said. "The county has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt an offense has been committed. Our burden of proof is much smaller."
According to a Midland County affidavit, Midland County deputies responded to Ortiz's residence in the 6500 block of South County Road 1160 about 3:45 a.m. on a report of gunfire.
The female victim told deputies she and Ortiz had argued at a club before coming home and continuing their dispute, according to the court document.
According to the document, victim called 911 after Ortiz allegedly hit her in the legs and buttocks and that he "fired one round into the bedroom wall threatening to kill her."
The victim refused to let deputies photograph her injuries and told them to leave the residence, the affidavit states.
The police investigation is likely to be concluded within a week, Urby said.