A veteran San Diego police officer, charged with demanding sexual favors from women after traffic stops, has been fired, police officials announced Friday.

Anthony Arevalos, 40, an 18-year veteran, faces felony charges involving at least five women who say he demanded sex after stopping them for alleged traffic offenses. He has pleaded not guilty and is free on bail.

ALSO:

Man's body found in skid row hotel



Boy shot while walking to Los Angeles High School



Dog tortured with machete; Auto shop owner arrested

-- Tony Perry in San Diego

Photo: Anthony Arevalos in court. Credit: KSWB-TV Channel 5