DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County police arrested one of their own officers during a drug investigation Tuesday.
Marius Tassy, 43, was arrested and taken to DeKalb County Jail on a felony charge of unlawful practice of pharmacy and a misdemeanor charge of sale of dangerous drugs.
Tassy is on administrative leave pending further investigation. He was hired by the DeKalb County Police Department in 2023.
The investigation into the officer was started in late October, police said.
The police chief released a statement:
“The authority we are entrusted with as law enforcement officers comes with an expectation of integrity, honesty, and accountability. 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.”
— DeKalb County PD Chief Greg Padrick