Officer Arrested, Charged In Domestic Violence Case: New London Police

NEW LONDON, CT — A New London police officer has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested and charged in connection with a domestic violence incident, authorities confirmed over the weekend.

Julio Gil-Martinez, 29, of New London, was arrested Saturday on a warrant and charged with first-degree unlawful restraint, second-degree strangulation, second-degree threatening, third-degree assault, and interfering with an emergency call, New London police said in a news release.

The arrest came after a victim went to the Waterford Police Department to report the incident, which was determined to have happened at a home in New London, according to police.

“Concurrently, a member of the New London Police Department had come to the New
London Police Department to report a domestic violence incident that occurred at a
residence within the City of New London,” police said Saturday in a news release, adding the report was made Thursday.

Gil-Martinez’s bond was set at $75,000, according to police.

"Please be assured that we take matters like this very seriously, and we are committed to addressing this matter with the highest level of diligence," Chief Brian Wright said in an email Sunday.

"Our department is deeply committed to supporting victims of domestic violence. We want to emphasize that we are here to provide assistance and resources to anyone affected by such incidents. We encourage victims to come forward and seek help, knowing that their safety and well-being are our top priorities."

The department last month congratulated Gil-Martinez on one year with the agency. Gil-Martinez was previously an officer with the West Haven Police Department, according to a 2023 Board of Police Commissioners agenda from that city.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact police at 860-447-1481 or anonymously text “NLPDTip” plus tip information to 847-411.