A statement posted by the department on Facebook said an officer conducted a traffic stop at 8:25 p.m. Saturday and found the driver had multiple outstanding warrants.

"When the driver repeatedly refused to exit the vehicle after an officer's commands, the situation escalated, resulting in a physical struggle," police said.

Colonial Beach police said a video showing one officer striking the driver has circulated online. They did not specify how many officers were involved in the incident.

The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the VSP investigation. The Colonial Beach Police Department will conduct an internal review to "determine if all policies, procedures and training standards were followed."

"Colonial Beach Police Department is committed to

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