Sheriff’s department deputy on administrative leave

A St. Joseph County corrections deputy has been put on administrative leave following the opening of an investigation into their arrest.

The sheriff’s office said the deputy, who was not named, was arrested on Tuesday and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail. Details on the arrest were not made available.

The Three Rivers Police Department is investigating the matter, the sheriff’s office said.

The sheriff’s office did release the following statement:

“The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office is committed to maintaining the public’s trust through transparency, accountability, and due process. While we recognize the public’s interest in this 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.”

More details will be provided on the matter at a later time.