CMPD Officer Arrested In Union County

UNION COUNTY, N.C. — A CMPD officer has been arrested in Union County. Β Police say Officer Michael Snider is accused of pushing his wife to the ground during an argument Thursday night. Β He has been charged with assault on a female. Β 

CMPD has placed Officer Snider on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Β Officer Snider was hired by CMPD in 2003 and he is currently assigned to the Independence Division. Β 

CMPD says the Internal Affairs Bureau has been notified and is conducting an internal investigation.