Submitted by MPD
Maricopa Police officers
responded to the 40000 block of West Hall Court for a domestic dispute at 4:02
a.m. Sunday. Once officers arrived on scene, they spoke to the victim, a
43-year-old, white female. The victim, wife of a Maricopa Police officer,
explained she was pushed by her husband, Officer Joshua Boyd, causing her to
fall to the floor and injure her right wrist.
It was also learned her
14-year-old son was assaulted by Boyd while trying to protect his mother. Both
sustained minor injuries and were treated and released on scene.
The 41-year-old Boyd also took
a broom and began striking a separation gate until it was bent and
non-functional. Once the gate was damaged, Boyd took the broom and bent it over
his knee, breaking it.
Boyd was arrested and booked in
the Pinal County jail on charges of Aggravated Assault, Assault, Disorderly
Conduct and Criminal Damage.
Alcohol is considered a factor
in this case. Boyd will be placed on paid administrated leave pending an
internal investigation. Boyd has been with the Maricopa Police Department since
2007 and is currently assigned to state’s stolen vehicle task force.
