A police officer from the Miami-Dade Police Department is under arrest for striking and hitting his wife on Thursday.
According to the arrest report, Perez and his wife got into a verbal argument when it became physical.
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The report says Perez entered the kitchen and threw a McDonald’s cheeseburger at his wife before striking her on the side of the head with a closed fist.
Perez and his wife have been together for 8 years, the last three married with children, the report says.
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Interim Miami-Dade Police director sent out a statement condemning the actions of Perez:
“It is disheartening to learn that one of my officers was arrested for a domestic violence incident, that occurred while he was off duty. Police Officers are held to a higher standard; this type of behavior will not be tolerated. Any actions that may hinder the public’s confidence in law enforcement is unacceptable.”
Officer Andres Perez was charged with battery and has a $1,000 bond, which he has since paid and bonded out.
