Attempted assault leads to arrest

Four Memphis police officers have been relieved of duty pending an investigation following an incident Sunday in which a male officer was charged with domestic violence after he was accused of slapping a female officer.

A police affidavit said officer Steven Saffold, 30, slapped his girlfriend, Karen Love, 27, in the face during an argument at Saffold’s home.

Police spokeswoman Karen Rudolph said Wednesday two other officers, Prinshere Hall and Ryan Mendoza, who wit- nessed the assault, also were relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation.

Michael Lollar

A man has been arrested in an attempted sexual assault at a Millington convenience store Tuesday, officials said.

Jose Flores, 20, has been charged with attempted robbery and aggravated kidnapping. He is being held on a $300,000 bond at the Shelby County Jail.

The incident happened about 4 a.m. at the Mapco store at 6379 Navy. A 42-yearold female clerk said Flores forced her into the restroom then eventually fled,.

Using store video, police identified another man who came into the store with the suspect, who reported that Flores’ wallet was at his residence. Police found a phone number in the wallet and called it.

Flores answered, police said, and was told that his wallet had been found. He gave police an address to return the wallet. When officers picked Flores up, they found the clothing he’d worn during the assault, according to the affidavit.

Jody Callahan