A Glynn County Police officer was arrested Thursday and has been placed on administrative leave following a domestic dispute, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
Police responded to the home of 34-year-old Officer Matthew Zakimi after his wife, Joan Zakimi, 43, said he assaulted her.
After an investigation, Matthew Zakimi was arrested and charged with simple battery and criminal trespass under the family violence act, police said.
Joan Zakimi was also arrested and charged with simple battery.
Matthew Zakimi has been an officer with the Glynn County Police Department since March 2017 and will remain on administrative leave until the end of the investigation.
“I have been clear since becoming Chief that we must hold ourselves accountable for our actions, as we are held to the same standards as every other citizen,” said Police Chief John Powell. “I commend the staff who responded to the incident for taking the appropriate action.”