Police sources told ABC7’s Jeff Goldberg that the female victim called 911 at 6:51 Wednesday morning saying she had been assaulted. WJLA-TV first reported in the arrest. The woman reportedly had bruises and was sent for medical treatment as Olivera was taken into custody. The woman had visible bruising and was taken to Virginia Hospital Center.
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Savage says Olivera is waiting to appear before a magistrate and has not been formally charged. He will remain in custody through his court appearance, Savage said.
The winless Braves arrived in the D.C. area Sunday night and are halfway through a four-game series against the Nationals.
Olivera, 31, is in his second season with the Braves. He was acquired in a 2015 trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers after defecting from Cuba.
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