DEPARTMENT of Corrections Officer Anthony Cruz, 46, has been arrested for domestic violence.
According to the Department of Public Safety, on April 9, 2023, at about 7:55 p.m., the police dispatch received a 911 call regarding a domestic violence incident at a residence in Finasisu.
At about 7:58 p.m., DPS patrol officers arrived at a residence and met with the victim.
The victim told the officers that prior to the incident, she had picked up her boyfriend, Cruz, from work at the Department of Corrections.
While they were headed to the family compound in a car, an argument ensued over money. When they arrived at their residence, the victim said Cruz stepped out of the car, took his government-issued firearm, and pointed it at her head, stating, “This is what you want?”
On the same day, at about 11:50 p.m., Cruz was arrested on charges of domestic violence, disturbing the peace, and assault with a dangerous weapon. He was transported to Corrections where he was booked and detained.
DPS public information officer Sergeant Fred Sato stated that Cruz’s government-issued firearms, along with three magazines and ammunition were “procured by DPS officers and secured as evidence.”
The case has been forwarded to the Office of Attorney General’s Criminal Division, Sato added.
For his part, Commissioner Anthony Torres has recalled the service firearms of Corrections officers and is currently reviewing the department’s firearms policy.
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