NEWPORT, Tennessee — The Newport Police Department said one of its officers was arrested Monday morning on charges related to a domestic dispute.

NPD said it was called to the home of Officer Brandon Cassady. When the department learned one of its officers was involved, the commanding officer on duty requested help from the Cocke County Sheriff's Department.

NPD said Cassady was taken into custody for domestic assault and false imprisonment.

Cassady is suspended from his duties, and NPD said an internal investigation has been initiated concerning the incident.

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