EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso police officer is facing a criminal charge after investigators said he engaged in a sexual incident while on duty.
The El Paso Police Department said Jorge Andres Minjares, 23, was arrested Friday and charged with official oppression, with bond set at $25,000.
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Investigators said that on Sept. 19, Minjares was responding to a call at the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, 7651 N. Mesa, when a woman reported that he engaged in sexual contact with her without her consent.
Police said Minjares is an 8-month probationary officer and has been placed on administrative leave without pay.
Jail records show Minajres was booked and released the same day after posting a surety bond.
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