A Niles City Police Department officer is currently under investigation by the Michigan State Police, Paw Paw Post, for misconduct while on duty, according to Police Chief Ric Huff of the Niles City Police Department.

Though the department has not released the officer’s name, the Star was able to confirm the officer arrested as Ivery Cross.

The Niles City Police Department says it is fully cooperating with the state police investigation and is conducting a thorough internal investigation into the matter.

Cross was taken into custody Friday afternoon by the Michigan State Police and his police authority has been suspended. Cross’ arraignment in court is expected to occur on Monday in the Berrien County Trial Court.

According to the release, the department is unable to release any further information about the possible charges or alleged misconduct until Cross’ appearance in court, as the investigation is ongoing.

The release stated it was with great regret that the Niles City Police Department must submit the release, having dedicated and hard working women and men and this officer’s alleged actions should not reflect negatively on their dedication to this community.

Detective First Lieutenant Charles A. Christensen, Michigan State Police, is acting as lead investigator in the matter.

According to the official posting for Cross’s arrival to the department, the officer is a NilesHigh School graduate and a graduate of Kalamazoo Valley Community College Police Academy.