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Denton police officer arrested on assault charge

Officer Beckwith has been placed on administrative leave pending the completion of the continuing thorough criminal and internal investigations.

Police arrested a Denton police officer following a report of a disturbance Monday morning.

According to Denton police, the woman called the police to report that Denton Police Officer Eric Beckwith allegedly assaulted her.

A patrol officer and a supervisor, who conducted an investigation, responded to the call at about 5:30 a.m. Police said there was probable cause and arrested Beckwith on a charge of assault causing bodily injury, family violence. He was transported to the City of Denton Jail, where he awaits an arraignment by the magistrate.

The woman sustained a minor injury that did not require immediate medical attention.

Officer Beckwith has been placed on administrative leave pending the completion of the continuing thorough criminal and internal investigations.

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