DPD Officer arrested on Family Violence charge

Dallas police say officer Stephen Vineyard was arrested Sunday morning for Assault M/A and Family Violence.

DPD says the officer and his fiance were inside their vehicle at their home when an argument developed. The arrest was the result of that altercation.

DPD says officer Vineyard has been on the force since 2007 and is assigned to the Southeast Patrol Division. The Department's Internal Affairs Division will conduct and investigation. Officer Vineyard has been placed on Administrative Leave