Tulsa police officer arrested for domestic assault and battery
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Posted: 08/24/2012
TULSA - A Tulsa police officer was arrested Friday for charges of domestic assault and battery and threatening a violent act.
TPD Cpl. Gene Watkins was arrested around 4:30 p.m. and was released on a $1,500 bond within 30 minutes.
Court documents show the offense happened Aug. 21.
A not guilty plea was entered on behalf of Watkins and he has been ordered to have no contact with the victim.
Watkins is scheduled back in court Sept. 11.
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