Crime & Safety

Two Cops Arrested In Kew Gardens In Suspected Domestic Incident: NYPD

Raul Avila and Yoheliza Yanez, both 34, were arrested on charges for strangulation and assault, respectively, police said.

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The police told Patch on Friday that the incident was domestic-related, and that both police officers were dating.
The police told Patch on Friday that the incident was domestic-related, and that both police officers were dating. (David Allen/Patch)

KEW GARDENS, QUEENS — Two police officers in Kew Gardens were arrested on Friday, the police reported.

Raul Avila and Yoheliza Yanez, both 34, were arrested on charges for strangulation and assault, respectively, according to the NYPD.

The police told Patch on Friday that the incident was domestic-related, and that both police officers were dating.

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Raul was also charged with criminal obstruction of breathing, according to the police.

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