Posted on 06/03/2023 4:41:21 PM PDT by simpson96
Miami-Dade Police Officer Anna Elicia Perez found herself in handcuffs last week after she and a pregnant woman allegedly confronted and beat up a man who was dating them both, say local authorities.
The alleged incident went down at Miller's Ale House in Palmetto Bay last Friday, after Perez, 34, and Mila Zuloaga, 35, apparently discovered their unnamed boyfriend was seeing them both. Both women reportedly thought they were in monogamous relationships with the victim, while Zuloaga is seven months pregnant and lives with him.
It's unclear how they made the connection or linked up, but according to CBS News, they both confronted him at the sports bar.
"The defendant and co-defendant were involved in a verbal dispute with the victim regarding infidelity," police said via the arrest affidavit. The dispute then got physical, said cops.
"The officer and pregnant woman intentionally struck the victim on the face and upper body with their hands multiple times," the report continued. "The victim sustained redness to the face and a small bruise to the lower lip."
The two were each arrested on one count battery, with Perez allegedly admitting to police she "pushed and hit the victim multiple times." The officer has reportedly been suspended with pay pending the investigation outcome.
"I am disappointed by this officer's actions. We are held to a higher standard of conduct on and off duty," Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez said in a statement. "Although this officer was off duty, her behavior was unacceptable and it goes against the core values of our department. We will work closely with the State Attorney's Office and ensure a thorough and transparent investigation."
Team women.
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