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Boston Police Officer Charged With Strangulation Placed on Leave After POST Suspension

Ricardo R. Alexandre has pleaded not guilty, with a protective order in effect through Jan. 9.

Overview

  • Alexandre, 44, was arraigned in Dedham District Court on charges of strangulation and assault and battery on a household member after an alleged Dec. 28 incident.
  • He was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to return to court on Feb. 10.
  • The Massachusetts POST Commission suspended his law-enforcement certification on Dec. 31 and ordered him to surrender credentials and weapons.
  • The Boston Police Department placed him on paid administrative leave following his arrest, according to a department spokesperson.
  • Court records say the woman reported being choked during sex in Norwood and obtained an order requiring no contact, stay-away provisions, and firearm surrender, while his attorney denies the allegations.