Phoenix police officer arrested on suspicion of assault

A Phoenix police officer has been arrested after authorities say he assaulted his wife in their Peoria home in the 7000 block of Milton Drive.

Peoria police say Daniel Schneider, who has been with the Phoenix Police Department since 2002, was booked Friday into Fourth Avenue Jail.

According to Peoria officers, Schneider allegedly grabbed his wife's forearm while they were arguing.

She suffered minor injuries.

Phoenix police say Schneider is on administrative leave pending an investigation by Peoria police and any court proceedings.