An OPP officer in Prince Edward County has been arrested in connection with an alleged domestic assault.
The OPP’s professional standards bureau launched a domestic-related investigation into alleged incidents that occurred while an officer was off duty.
On Friday, the OPP said the eight-year member has been charged with two counts of assault.
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The officer has placed on administrative duties, OPP said.
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The identity of the accused is not being released in order to protect the identity of the alleged victim, police said.
The officer will appear in court at a later date.
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