Albuquerque police officer accused of beating up his wife

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Albuquerque police officer accused of beating wife

James Eichel faces domestic violence charges for allegedly beating up his wife during an argument.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An Albuquerque police officer is now facing domestic violence charges as prosecutors accuse him of beating up his wife.

Investigators say officer James Eichel and his wife got into an argument after she found sexual pictures on his phone. Eichel is accused of punching his wife several times in the stomach, face and head, to the point where investigators said her eye was swollen shut.

Eichel was one of two officers shot by a robbery suspect in 2021. He is now charged with aggravated battery and false imprisonment. He’s scheduled to face a judge Tuesday.