A New London police officer made a quick appearance in front of a judge Monday on charges connected to a domestic violence incident.Authorities confirmed that 29-year-old Officer Julio Gil-Martinez was arrested on Thursday afternoon.

A New London police officer has been arrested and is facing charges including strangulation and assault, according to the police department. Police in New London were notified by Waterford Police Department that a victim of domestic violence had come to report an incident on Thursday around 5 p.

The officer is charged with first-degree unlawful restraint and second-degree strangulation, among other offenses, according to police.