(Police officer arrested)….Two investigations are underway.

Imperial Police received a call at 3:21 in the morning January 4th. The report alleged an incident of battery. The preliminary investigation resulted in the arrest of Alejandra Hurtado, an El Centro Police Department officer. She was booked into County jail on several charges. She has since been released from jail. Imperial Police are investigating the original incident. El Centro Police have opened a formal internal affairs investigation into the alleged misconduct. Hurtado has been placed on administrative leave pending the conclusion of both investigations.