Crime

Dallas police officer arrested on charges of family violence, unlawful restraint

A black and white Dallas police car with lights on sits under the overhang of a large building.
A Dallas police officer has been arrested on domestic violence charges in connection to alleged offenses while he was off duty, the police department said in a news release Monday. File photo

A Dallas police officer has been arrested on domestic violence charges in connection to alleged offenses while he was off duty, the police department said in a news release Monday.

Sgt. Ruben Lozano was arrested Sunday on family violence and unlawful restraint warrants obtained by the Irving Police Department. Details of the allegations were not immediately available.

Lozano, 42, has worked for the Dallas Police Department since January 2009 and is assigned to the Central Business District.

He has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal affairs administrative investigation.

Amy McDaniel
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Amy McDaniel edits stories about criminal justice, breaking news and education for the Star-Telegram.
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