Updated 7-10-19

A Tennessee State Trooper is currently on-leave pending an investigation into domestic violence charges stemming from an incident.

Trent Sutherland was hired as a trooper in 2015 and works out of the Lawrenceburg District.

This weekend, he was arrested on charges of domestic simple assault.

However, neighbors who claim they were present this past weekend say the arrest seemed unnecessary.

According to a Columbia Police affidavit, it all began on Saturday when the 29-year-old lawman was allegedly involved in an altercation with his fiancée.

The police report states Sutherland grabbed his fiancée by the arms, pushed her against a wall and held her on the floor.”

According to police, there was evidence at the scene to confirm an altercation including a broken coffee pot and thrown food.

Lieutenant Bill Miller with the Tennessee Highway Patrol said an internal investigation into the incident is now underway.

Even though Sutherland is still a trooper, Miller said Sutherland’s car, badge and gun were seized until the investigation concludes.

At this time, the trooper is on discretionary leave with pay pending the outcome of the case and the internal investigation.