Edward Oscar Aleman Cervantez, 34, of Palmview is charged with assault causing bodily injury-family violence, a Class A misdemeanor. (Photo courtesy of the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office)

The Palmview Police Department arrested one of its own officers Sunday after a woman accused him of smashing her head into a wall and pointing a pistol at her.

Investigators arrested Edward Oscar Aleman Cervantez, 34, of Palmview on Sunday morning. He was off duty and appeared to be intoxicated when the incident occurred.

Cervantez is charged with assault causing bodily injury-family violence, a Class A misdemeanor.

“The Palmview Police Department is greatly concerned over the arrest of one of our officers over allegations of domestic violence,” police Chief Chris Barrera said in a statement. “We care about the safety and well-being of the citizens we serve and believe that any allegations against our officers must be investigated fully in order to maintain community trust and transparency in our department.”

At about 3:45 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a 911 call involving Cervantez and the woman, who identified herself as his girlfriend, according to the statement.

The woman said Cervantez grabbed her by the hair and pushed her head into a wall, according to the statement. Cervantez also barged into the bathroom, where he confronted her with a handgun.

“The victim stated that Cervantez racked the slide of the gun and pointed the gun toward the female,” according to the statement. “The victim stated that Cervantez then threw the gun towards the female and told her to kill him.”

Officers determined Cervantez displayed signs of intoxication, according to the statement.

After a judge set bond at $2,500 on the domestic violence charge, officers transported Cervantez to the Hidalgo County jail.

Officers booked Cervantez at 2:18 p.m. Sunday. Jailers released him at 1 a.m. Monday.

Court records don’t list an attorney for Cervantez, who couldn’t be reached for comment.