A Providence, Rhode Island, police officer who had been running for state Senate was arrested on charges related to his alleged physical assault on his political opponent at an abortion rights rally.

Officer Jeann Lugo was arrested on assault and disorderly conduct charges. An off-duty Rhode Island police officer who was running for state Senate was arrested on an assault charge after ...

The Rhode Island police officer accused of physically assaulting ... He was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct, the Providence Journal reported. The department's Police Chief ...

After the alleged assault, Lugo said in a Twitter announcement that he was ending his campaign and deactivated his account. RHODE ISLAND POLICE OFFICER ON LEAVE AFTER ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING POLITICAL ...

A Rhode Island police officer vying for a state senate seat was charged with assault Saturday after allegedly punching his opponent during an abortion rally near the state house. State senate ...