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Off-duty corrections officer accused of choking son

An off-duty corrections officer was arrested Saturday morning for allegedly choking and beating his 9-year-old son.  Police say 42-year-old Mohammed Alam was charged with strangulation, endangering

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Oct 22, 2016, 2:33 PM

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