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Bridgeport police officer faces stalking charges after arrest

By Tim Rizzo,

20 days ago

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — A Bridgeport police officer on administrative leave with pay since May 8 turned himself in on Wednesday and is facing numerous charges.

According to a release, Dani Soto, 47, of Bridgeport, has been a Bridgeport police officer since 2017 and was placed on leave a day before the Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau opened an investigation into domestic violence allegations.

The investigation led to an arrest warrant being signed by a judge on July 1.

Soto has been charged with second-degree stalking, five counts of fear of physical safety, four counts of second-degree unlawful restraint and 22 counts of second-degree harassment.

His bond was set at $75,000.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is being asked to contact Detective Sergeant Jack DeBarros at 203 581-5202 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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