An officer with the Big Spring Police Department was placed on suspension Wednesday after being arrested at a local night club late Tuesday night on charges of public intoxication and assault.
Justin Terrazas, who has been with the BSPD since December of 2006, was placed on paid leave after he was arrested at the Bar By The Spring at approximately 11:50 p.m. Tuesday night, according to BSPD Chief Lonnie Smith.
“Officers with the BSPD and the Howard County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the bar, located at 3101 S. Highway 87, in reference to a fight involving a police officer,” said Smith. “Upon arrival, law enforcement found that the officer was off-duty and intoxicated.
“Terrazas was arrested on charges of public intoxication and assault. He's been placed on paid suspension from duty pending the outcome of an internal investigation.”
Terrazas was taken into custody by deputies and booked into the Howard County Jail.
According to Sgt. Tony Everett, public information officer for the BSPD, the person Terrazas allegedly assaulted did not suffer any major injuries in the altercation.
Everett also confirmed there is no set timeframe for the internal investigation to be completed within.
According to officials with the Howard County Jail, Terrazas bonded out at approximately 11 a.m. Wednesday.
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