[MI] Detroit Officer Bridges accused of brutal domestic assault

Detroit Police Officer Johnny Ray Bridges s facing  slew of charges for allegedly assaulting a woman inside a Detroit home.

[Excerpts] A 31-year-old woman broke the window of a Detroit home to escape the man who had fired a gun, beaten and detained her against her will. That man is Detroit Police Officer Johnny Ray Bridges, 47, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office says... "A conviction could destroy both an individual’s career and reputation... If you have been arrested for domestic violence or assault with intent to commit great bodily harm, consult with a skilled and capable Michigan criminal defense attorney right away... Your attorney will work vigorously to have charges dismissed or reduced, or to obtain an acquittal so that you can avoid life-changing consequences."

DETROIT POLICE OFFICER CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
JOHNNY RAY BRIDGES ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING WOMAN IN DETROIT HOME
ClickOnDetroit
Mar 05 2014
[Excerpts] A Detroit police officer is facing  slew of charges for allegedly assaulting a woman inside a Detroit home. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office said Johnny Ray Bridges was drinking... Bridges allegedly fired off a handgun into the air and then punched and kicked the woman. Police said the woman, who was wearing only a T-shirt, escaped by breaking through a window and calling for help at a nearby restaurant... [Full article here]

DETROIT POLICE OFFICER CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
myFOXDetroit.com, WJBK
Mar 05, 2014
[Excerpts] Wayne County Prosecutor Kym L. Worthy has charged Detroit Police Officer Johnny Ray Bridges, 47, with assault with intent to do great bodily harm, unlawful imprisonment, domestic violence and reckless discharge of a firearm... The woman appears to have escaped the situation by jumping out of a window and running to a nearby restaurant while wearing barely any clothing. An employee at the restaurant tells Isom the woman was only wearing a shirt and her face was "a little bit beat up." Employees gave her some clothes to cover up and called for help... [Full article here]

OFF-DUTY DETROIT POLICE OFFICER PUNCHED, KICKED WOMAN IN FACE, BODY, PROSECUTOR SAYS
Detroit Free Press
By Gina Damron
March 5, 2014
[Excerpts] ... [Detroit Police Officer Johnny Ray Bridges]... Prosecutors said he punched and kicked the woman in the face and the body... The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.” [Full article here]

DETROIT POLICE OFFICER ACCUSED OF BEATING AND DETAINING WOMAN AFTER NIGHT DRINKING
mlive.com
March 06, 2014
[Excerpts] A 31-year-old woman broke the window of a Detroit home to escape the man who had fired a gun, beaten and detained her against her will. That man is Detroit Police Officer Johnny Ray Bridges, 47, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office says... "At some point during the argument, Bridges fired a handgun into the air. Bridges assaulted the victim by punching and kicking her face and body."... His bond was set at $5,000 surety or 10 percent and he is scheduled to appear for a preliminary examination at 9 a.m. March 13. He was also ordered to have no contact with the victim or firearms. [Full article here]

DETROIT POLICE CHIEF CALLS RECENT SPURT OF CRIMINAL ALLEGATIONS AGAINST OFFICERS 'AN ANOMALY'
mlive.com
March 07, 2014
[Excerpts] Detroit Police Chief James Craig calls recent criminal allegations made against three of his officers, the latest charges of criminal sexual assault filed against Officer Deon Nunlee, concerning, but not the norm. Earlier this week, Detroit Police Officer Johnny Ray Bridges was accused... On Sunday, Detroit Police Officer Dana Bond, 41, who was already suspended without pay because prior retail fraud charges, is accused of crashing into another vehicle while drunk, injuring two passengers and attempting to flee the scene... "This is not what our police officers do ... it does not represent the 2,500 or so sworn men and women who wear this shade of blue," Craig said. "I think the majority of the public has a great deal of trust and respect in the department." [Full article here]

OFFICER ON 911 CALL CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT
DETROIT POLICE CHIEF JAMES CRAIG RESPONDS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT CHAGES AGAINST DETROIT POLICE OFFICER DEON NUNLEE.
Detroit Free Press
Jarrad Henderson/ Gina Damron
March 7, 2014
[Excerpt] ...On Wednesday Officer Johnny Ray Bridges, 47, was charged... He has been suspended without pay... [Full article here]

DETROIT POLICE OFFICER CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT, MORE
Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog
[Excerpts] On March 3, Detroit Police Officer Johnny Ray Bridges was arrested after he allegedly beat a woman and detained her against her will... Bridges has been an officer with the Detroit Police Department for nearly 25 years. Although he turned himself in, his job is likely in jeopardy as the department has a zero tolerance policy for crime... In the state of Michigan, domestic violence and assault with intent to commit great bodily harm are extremely serious charges... A conviction could destroy both an individual’s career and reputation... If you have been arrested for domestic violence or assault with intent to commit great bodily harm, consult with a skilled and capable Michigan criminal defense attorney right away... Your attorney will work vigorously to have charges dismissed or reduced, or to obtain an acquittal so that you can avoid life-changing consequences... [Full article here]
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