HPD: Officer accused of choking girlfriend

Officer Alfonso Giraldo charged with assault

Alfonso Giraldo

HOUSTON – A veteran Houston police officer was relieved of duty after he was accused of assaulting his girlfriend.

According to Houston police, Officer Alfonso Giraldo choked his girlfriend earlier this month.

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Giraldo has been charged with assault.

According to investigators, Giraldo has been with HPD since 1995. He was relieved of duty Sunday, pending the outcome of the investigation.