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Off-duty San Diego Police Department officer arrested on domestic violence charge

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A pair of handcuffs is shown in this undated file photo.

A San Diego Police Department officer was arrested in Mira Mesa on domestic violence charges, the SDPD reported Friday.

At about 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, the department received a 911 call reporting a domestic violence incident involving an off-duty SDPD officer in Mira Mesa.

On-duty officers arrived on the scene and arrested Officer James Walker on domestic violence-related charges, police said. He was booked into the San Diego County Jail.

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Walker has been suspended and his peace officer powers were removed pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigations, the SDPD said.

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