Ponchatoula Police officer arrested in Florida after domestic disturbance

MIAMI — A Ponchatoula Police officer was arrested in Miami over the weekend, Chief Bry Layrisson said Tuesday.

Miami police arrested Ponchatoula Police Department Sgt. Jomel Pack on Saturday night after he allegedly hit a woman.

Pack was immediately placed on administrative leave, Layrisson said, and the matter is being investigated by the proper authorities in Florida.