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News Release Sunday, December 7, 2008
LAPD Officer Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges
Los Angeles: An off-duty LAPD Officer stands accused of sexual assault following a holiday celebration at a hotel near Los Angeles International Airport.
Police Officer Eduardo Bermudez, 29 years of age, assigned to Pacific Area Patrol Division, two years on the Department, was arrested Sunday morning, December 7, 2008, at around 8:00 a.m. by detectives assigned to Internal Affairs Division. Officer Bermudez was booked for California Penal Code Section 664-261, Attempt Rape. Officer Bermudez was booked at Men’s Central Jail and was held on $100,000 bail.
Based on preliminary information, it appears that a sanctioned LAPD Pacific Area holiday party had concluded and several Department employees were participating in an unofficial “after party” at the hotel. When allegations of criminal activity came to light, proper notifications were made and on-duty police supervisors and Internal Affairs Division investigators were dispatched.
Internal Affairs Division has assumed responsibility for the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Internal Affairs Division at 213-473-3870. After-hours and on weekends calls may be directed to the 24-hour, toll-free number, 1-877-LAPD24-7 (527-3247) or texting CRIMES (274637) and beginning the message with LAPD. Tipsters may also submit information on the LAPD website, and can remain anonymous.
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