BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Bridgeport police officer is facing stalking and domestic violence charges after an investigation into allegations launched earlier this year, according to police.
Officer Dani Soto turned himself in at the Bridgeport Police Department on Tuesday morning and was charged with five counts of stalking - fear of physical safety, four counts of unlawful restraint, and 22 counts of harassment.
Soto had been on administrative status with pay since May 8. An investigation into the domestic violence allegations was launched the next day.
His bond was set at $75,000 and will be arraigned in court on Wednesday.
Soto has been serving as a Bridgeport police officer since April 2017.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Detective Sergeant Jack DeBarros at 203 581-5202 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
Police encourage victims and loved ones of victims of domestic violence to get help from a supporting agency for guidance and assistance in their situation.
Victims can call the hotline for the Center for Family Justice at 203-384-9559.
The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence has a 24-hour toll-free hotline: 1-888-774-2900 for English and 1-888-831-9200 for Spanish.
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