Marius Tassy, 43, was taken into custody and booked into the DeKalb County Jail on one felony count of unlawful practice of pharmacy and one misdemeanor count of sale of dangerous drugs. He has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

Tassy was hired by the DeKalb County Police Department in 2023, according to department records.

In a statement released Tuesday evening, Police Chief Greg Padrick said the arrest underscores the department’s commitment to holding its own accountable.

“The authority we are entrusted with as law enforcement officers comes with an expectation of integrity, honesty, and accountability,” Padrick said. “When an officer violates that trust, it undermines the credibility of our entire profession. We will not tolerate criminal conduct within the DeKalb County Police Department, and we will never hesitate to investigate and hold our own accountable. Our commitment to the public is greater than our loyalty to any individual officer.”

The investigation into Tassy’s conduct was initiated in late October, police said. It was not immediately clear what prompted the probe or whether additional charges are expected.

The arrest comes as law enforcement agencies across metro Atlanta face heightened scrutiny over officer misconduct and transparency. Community advocates have long called for independent oversight of police departments, arguing that internal investigations can lack the impartiality needed to maintain public trust.

Tassy’s case will proceed through the DeKalb County court system. No court date has been announced.

The DeKalb County Police Department has not released further details about the circumstances leading to the charges. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department.