UPDATED: State Trooper Charged with Choking Girlfriend Suspended Indefinitely Without Pay

BOXBOROUGH, MA—The Massachusetts State Trooper facing domestic assault charges after allegedly choking his girlfriend in his Boxborough apartment Saturday has been suspended indefinitely without pay.

According to a release from State Police Spokesperson Dave Procopio, the trooper has been suspended without pay indefinitely at a duty status hearing held at State Police headquarters Monday.

According to an earlier release from Procopio, evidence gathered during a preliminary investigation indicated that the trooper choked her with his hands on her throat, and at one point put her in a choke hold before she was able to break free.

The trooper was assigned to the Concord barracks, and was immediately relieved of his duty.

CBS Boston first identified Trooper Robert Sundberg as the suspect in the case.

State police did not release the name of the trooper Sunday night, but Procopio's statement indicates that the trooper is 45 years old and has been on the force for 14 years.

NECN reported Monday that Sundberg is being held without bail, pending a hearing to determine whether he is a danger to society.