A Seaside police officer identified as Juan Gomez-Vazquez was arrested by Monterey police for battery early Tuesday morning.
KSBW television reports that the arrest came after an incident at the Bull and Bear Whiskey Bar and Taphouse on Alvarado Street in Monterey.
Gomez-Vazquez has been placed on restricted duty and cannot identify himself as a police officer. He has been moved to an office job during the court proceedings.
Seaside PD says decide what to do with Gomez-Vazquez once his court case is decided.
