A now-former officer for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s police department in Tampa is facing aggravated assault and other charges after he grabbed a woman by the neck, pointed a gun at her head and held her against her will in what deputies say is a domestic violence case, records show.
Hillsborough deputies arrested Seminole Police Department Officer Melvin Torres Jr. early Tuesday morning, about five hours after the incident, according to an arrest affidavit.
A spokesperson for the tribe said Thursday that Torres was fired after his arrest.
