By Christina Kleehammer -
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) -
Arrest reports from the Columbus Police Department
confirm a Columbus police officer and his wife have been arrested and charged
with simple battery.
Sgt. Craig Haggas, 53, and his wife, 26-year-old
Whitney Compton-Haggas, voluntarily surrendered themselves on Friday, June 27,
at 1 p.m. on outstanding warrants that were issued the day before.
The charges are misdemeanor, and the report
indicates family violence as a factor in the arrest.
Haggas is a 20 year veteran with CPD who previously
worked with the Sex Crimes Unit, and recently began working in the Financial
Crimes Unit.
Both defendants are out on $1,000 bond. Their cases
will be heard in state court.
