Manuel Gutierrez
A Metro Police officer was arrested Saturday in connection with an alleged sexual assault, authorities said.
Manuel Gutierrez, who has been with the agency since 2014, was booked at the Clark County Detention Center on one count of sex assault, jail records show. Police did not release additional information about the case.
Metro, which announced the arrest today, said Gutierrez, 37, was suspended without pay while an investigation is ongoing.
Gutierrez, who is assigned to the South Central Area Command, appeared before a judge this morning.
He was cleared to be released on $25,000 bail with electronic monitoring, Las Vegas Justice Court records show.
Conditions of his release include surrendering his passport and firearms. He also was ordered to not drink, use drugs or contact the alleged victim, records show.
His attorney, Courtney Kluever, could not immediately be reached for comment.