A Colorado Springs police officer has been arrested for misdemeanor child abuse.

On the morning of June 1, CSPD responded to a call for service for an urgent medical assist alongside Colorado Springs Fire Department. It was determined at the time that the subject was CSPD Canine Officer Jonathan Yelvington.

Yelvingston was off-duty at the time. Upon arrival, CSPD officers and medical personnel located Yelvingston, who appeared to be intoxicated and initially unresponsive. For further evaluation, he was transported to a medical facility.

Following the call for service, CSPD’s Crimes Against Children Unit investigators launched an investigation on Yelvington, leading to his arrest for misdemeanor child abuse.

According to a CSPD media release sent out Wednesday afternoon, the charges stem from allegations of Yelvington being intoxicated and placing a child in a dangerous situation that posed a threat of injury. No further details about the situation were released.

Yelvington was served and released with a promise to appear in court. The child is question was placed with a responsible adult for the time being.

CSPD immediately launched a criminal investigation and internal affairs investigation.

Yelvington is on a paid administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing. The involved canine is being housed at a dog boarding facility while determining long-term arrangements for the animal. It has been determined that no child or adult was bitten by the police canine.

CSPD takes incidents like this one extremely seriously, according to Wednesday’s media release. Immediate action was taken, and further action will be taken if deemed appropriate.

At this time, both the criminal investigation and internal investigation are ongoing. CSPD is unable to provide further information until the conclusion of both investigations.