Buffalo police officer arrested and charged with stalking and harassing former romantic partner

A Buffalo Police Officer is facing formal criminal charges following an internal investigation into allegations of stalking and harassing a former romantic partner. Law enforcement authorities confirmed the arrest on Monday evening, announcing that the department’s internal affairs division, working in conjunction with local county prosecutors, moved forward with official charges after reviewing corroborating digital communications, witness statements, and incident reports detailing persistent non-consensual contact.

The criminal complaint asserts that the veteran officer repeatedly engaged in intimidating behaviors, unsolicited tracking, and unwelcome communications that caused the complaining party significant emotional distress and justifiable fear for personal safety. Following the formal filing of charges, municipal police leadership immediately suspended the officer from active duty and stripped him of his departmental equipment, badge, and service firearm, pending the outcome of ongoing judicial and internal disciplinary proceedings.

Buffalo community advocates and city officials noted that the arrest illustrates the vital importance of enforcing the rule of law equally, regardless of a defendant's professional uniform or municipal position. Court proceedings for the suspended officer are scheduled to commence in local city court, where protective orders are being sought to safeguard the victim. Department spokespersons reiterated that the Buffalo Police Department maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding domestic misconduct and harassment across all operational ranks.