DeKalb Officer Charged In Drug Probe

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A DeKalb County police officer on Tuesday was arrested in connection with a drug investigation, authorities said.

Officer Marius Tassy, 43, was arrested after the drug probe was launched in late October, DeKalb County Police said Tuesday.

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Police did not fully detail the investigation. Tassy is facing charges of unlawful practice of pharmacy and sale of dangerous drugs, police said.

He was taken to the DeKalb County Jail following his arrest, police said.

Additionally, Tassy was placed on administrative leave, pending the investigation. He has been with the department since May 1, 2023.

"The authority we are entrusted with as law enforcement officers comes with an expectation of integrity, honesty and accountability," DeKalb County Police Chief Greg Padrick said in a news release. "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."