Philly cop charged with domestic assault
Joseph Griffin, an 8-year veteran of the force, has been suspended with the intent to dismiss for allegedly assaulting his wife.
A Philadelphia police officer was arrested today for allegedly assaulting his wife.
Joseph Griffin, 30, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, terroristic threats, intimidation of a wittness, harassment and recklessly endangering another person, the Police Department announced in a news release.
According to the District Attorney's Office, the assault unfolded June 4 inside the couple's home in Northeast Philadelphia.
Griffin, an eight-year veteran of the force, worked in South Philadelphia's 3rd District. He's been suspended from the force with the intent to dismiss.
A report in Wednesday's Daily News showed that 164 Philly cops have been the subject of domestic assault allegations during the last three years, but only 11 have faced criminal charges, and just three have been successfully prosecuted.