NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — An Indianapolis EMT has been arrested for strangulation and domestic battery in the presence of a minor.
According to the Noblesville Police Department, officers were called out Thursday at approximately 12:50 p.m. for the report of a domestic battery. Officers arrived and located the victim, who told officers that a man, later identified as Geovani Galvez, had put his hands on their neck.
Officers observed red marks on the victim’s arms and old bruises, which the victim said were from previous physical altercations. According to NPD, the victim also had multiple scratches and red marks on their neck.
Officers then arrested Galvez on the following preliminary charges:
- Strangulation— a Level 6 felony
- Domestic battery in the presence of a minor— a Level 6 felony x4
Galavez was a part of the Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services team at the time of the assault. IEMS told FOX59/CBS4 that it is aware of the situation and has placed Galvez on administrative leave…