Columbus police officer arrested after burglary investigation, department says

A Columbus Police Department officer has been arrested after a burglary investigation, the department announced Tuesday.

Police said officers were dispatched Sunday to a residence on Chattsworth Road following a reported burglary.

The initial investigation revealed a member of CPD may have been involved, according to the news release. CPD’s Bureau of Investigative Services follow-up investigation confirmed the involvement of Officer Jonathan Robertson, 23, the news release says.

Police said Robertson has been charged with burglary (family violence), stalking (family violence) and terroristic threats.

Robertson has been placed on administrative leave without pay, according to police. He is scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the news release.

Police said the case remains under investigation.

Kelby Hutchison

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Kelby Hutchison is the breaking news reporter for the Ledger-Enquirer. Originally from Dothan, Alabama, Kelby grew up frequently visiting Columbus to eat at Country’s BBQ in the old Greyhound bus station and at Clearview BBQ on River Road. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in criminal justice and a M.A. in journalism. During his studies, Kelby specialized in community journalism.