A Springfield Park District police officer is on unpaid administrative leave because of accusations that he battered a female family member.
Chad Robinson, 32, has been on leave since Oct. 23, according to Capt. Jonathan Davis of the park police.
Court documents indicate that’s the day Robinson allegedly threw a glass of beer at the family member and “grabbed her throat and arm roughly.” No further information was available regarding the nature of the incident.
Robinson began as a part-time park district police officer in October 2006 and was hired as a full-time officer in May 2007, Davis said. His exact salary was not available Monday, but Davis said it was “in the upper 30s.”
Davis referred other questions to Mike Stratton, executive director of the park district.
“I understand there are some issues involved in his personal life,” Stratton said Monday. “I’m not sure of the details associated with that at this point.”
Stratton said the incident is under review, but that he could not comment further because it is a personnel matter. Robinson will remain on leave while the investigation continues, Stratton said.
Robinson has pleaded not guilty to one count of domestic battery. A trial on that charge is set for Jan. 26.
Meanwhile, he is being sued by Monroe Garden Apartments for $900 in alleged unpaid rent from October and November, according to court documents.
A bench trial in that lawsuit is scheduled for 9 a.m. today.
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