A veteran Hamilton police officer has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of a car crash.

Const. Robert Beck, who has been with the service for 10 years, was arrested Thursday in connection with an "off-duty incident" that happened on Dec. 8, 2017, according to a media release.

Beck, 35, was charged with one count of failing to stop or remain after a collision.

The officer has been assigned to administrative duties and will appear in court on Aug. 27.

Police say as the case is currently before the courts they will not be commenting further.