Crime & Safety

Concord Policeman Pleads 'Not Guilty' to Domestic Violence Charges

Officer Ameet Patel, 29, pleaded 'not guilty' in a Walnut Creek court this morning, according to a Contra Costa Times report.

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A Concord police officer facing felony charges in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident that occurred back in February in his San Ramon home pleaded 'not guilty' guilty in court Thursday, according to a Contra Costa Times.

Officer Ameet Patel, 29, appeared in court with the live-in girlfriend  he is accused of abusing standing by his side, according to CCTimes correspondent Malaika Fraley's report. Follow this link for more on that story. 

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Patel was charged with battery on a spouse cohabitant or a child's parent and false imprisonment by force -- charges that stem from an arrest in San Ramon on Feb. 16, Deputy District Attorney Rachel Piersig said last month.

Though further details were not made public, Concord police Chief Guy Swanger said Patel was placed on paid administrative leave as an internal investigation into the incident is carried out.

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Patel has been with the department for three years, Swanger said. 

Patel will be back in court on May 24 to schedule a preliminary hearing, according to the CCTimes report.

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