The incident resulted in Master Police Officer Paul John Myers being put on administrative leave.
Paul John Myers, Master Police Officer arrested
COLUMBIA -- A report from Lexington Police shows the wife of an officer was choked in an incident over the weekend after she said there was no argument.
The police report says that Donna Myers showed visible signs of injury when police arrived on the scene.
The incident resulted in Master Police Officer Paul John Myers being put on administrative leave.
Columbia Police Chief Tandy Carter said in a news release Saturday he will remain on suspension until his case is closed.
Lexington Police went to Myers' home about 1 a.m. Saturday in response to a 911 call by his wife.
Myers said on Sunday that she called police because she was locked out of her house. She said she and her husband had not been arguing, she was not assaulted and had no injuries.
Paul Myers was released on $5,000 bail. He said Sunday by phone that he plans to plead not guilty in the case. Myers has worked for the department since November 2007.
Click here to read the entire police report from Lexington Police.
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