A Fall River Police Department K-9 officer was placed on leave after he was arrested last week on several domestic-related charges and improper storage of his city-issued firearms. 

 

Marc Correia, 32, was arraigned in Fall River District Court on Friday after his arrest by Fall River police. He is charged with felony witness intimidation; felony improper storage of a large-capacity firearm near a minor; and misdemeanor assault and battery on a family member.

 

Correia was released on personal recognizance by Fall River District Court Judge Kevin J. Finnerty. 

 

Fall River Police Chief Paul Gauvin confirmed Friday that Correia was on administrative leave from the department with pay. 

 

A Fall River Police Department Facebook post indicates that Correia and his police dog, Satu, trained with the Bristol County Sheriff’s Department in June 2021.

 

Read more from Jo C. Goode at heraldnews.com.