A Lakeland, Florida, federal air marshal was arrested over the weekend after allegedly pushing his girlfriend against a door as she tried to leave during an argument.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said 51-year-old Fernando Gonzalez has been charged with battery domestic violence.
Deputies were dispatched to a Lakeland residence at about 1:15 p.m. Sunday in response to a domestic incident.
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When deputies arrived, the victim, Gonzalez’s girlfriend, reported she was pushed against a door in the home by her boyfriend.
Deputies allege the girlfriend had a small cut mark on her left wrist that had a little bit of bleeding.
Gonzalez denied the allegations to deputies.
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In the affidavit, deputies said the victim’s description of what occurred remained consistent throughout the investigation, while Gonzalez’s was not consistent and changed several times.
"We expect better from a law enforcement officer," Sheriff Grady Judd said. " We have notified the Air Marshal’s office of this arrest."
Gonzalez was taken into custody and transported to the Polk County Jail after the incident.
