Philadelphia police officer arrested for violating restraining order

A Philadelphia police officer was arrested Thursday after an internal affairs investigation found he violated an active restraining order, the department announced Thursday night. 

Investigators say Ahmad Abuali, 32, violated a Protection From Abuse order last Saturday.

According to police, Abuali is a six-year member of the force and most recently patrolled the city's 19th district.

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw suspended Abuali for 30-days with intent to dismiss. 

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