(CENTREVILLE) - The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office has issued a statement regarding the arrest of one of their Corrections Deputies.
The Sheriff's Office confirms that the Corrections Deputy was arrested August 4.
Following the arrest, the deputy was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail, and the investigation is being conducted by the Three Rivers Police Department. The deputy has not yet been arraigned.
Because this is an active investigation and pending criminal matter, The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office will not comment on the facts of the case or any pending court proceedings.
Consistent with Sheriff's Office policy, the deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave pending administrative review.
The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office says they are committed to maintaining the public's trust through transparency, accountability and due process. While they recognize the public's interest in the matter, it is important that the investigative and judicial processes proceed without interference.
The Sheriff's Office will continue to evaluate the matter internally as additional information becomes available and will take any appropriate administrative action consistent with applicable law, policy, applicable collective bargaining agreements and due process.