Master Trooper Michael Meiser
PERU, Ind. (ADAMS) – ISP officials say that a trooper has been put on administrative leave while an investigation into battery charges against him proceeds.
Authorities say that the 16-year-veteran is accused of battery against another Indiana State Police employee.
The Indiana State Police released the following:
Today (Thursday), an Indiana State Police investigation has led to the arrest of Master Trooper Michael Meiser, 43. Meiser was booked into the Miami County Jail to face a misdemeanor charge of battery. He has since posted bond.
Recently, the Indiana State Police launched a criminal investigation after receiving information that Meiser had purportedly committed battery against an Indiana State Police employee.
During the investigation, enough probable cause was developed for a Miami Superior Court II arrest warrant to be issued. Today, at 1:15 p.m., Meiser was taken into custody and transported to the Miami County Jail.
Meiser is a 16-year-veteran of the Indiana State Police Department. He is currently assigned administrative duties until the completion of the criminal case and an Indiana State Police internal investigation.
