NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a newly decorated New York City police officer has been indicted after a woman was beaten in her home.
Officer Eugene Donnelly has pleaded not guilty to assault, trespassing and criminal mischief.
The alleged June incident occurred hours after Donnelly received a Police Combat Cross for chasing and arresting a suspect who had shot at him.
Authorities say he’d been drinking with colleagues and spent the night at a friend’s apartment.
He allegedly broke through the chain-locked door of another apartment and pummeled the resident.
Attorney Michael Marinaccio (mehr-uh-NAH-chee-oh) said Tuesday that the charges are misdemeanors and the case involves “more than meets the eye.”
Donnelly could face up to a year in jail if convicted. He has been placed on modified duty.
