An 11-year veteran of a York County police department and former "officer of the year" is on paid leave after being accused of attacking his wife Sunday.

Bryn Lindenmuth, 34, of York, a Southwestern Regional Police officer, was charged with simple assault, false imprisonment and harassment.

West Manchester Township police said they were called to his home after his wife accused him of attacking her and refusing to let her leave.

Lindenmuth was charged and released on $25,000 bail.

The York Dispatch reports that the argument occurred Sunday starting around 10:45 p.m., after his wife got home from a cookout. Lindenmuth is accused of taking his wife's car keys and phone, ripping her clothes and pushing over a recliner in which she was sitting, and trying to lock her in the garage, said the report. She ran to a neighbor's home and called police.

In Southwestern Regional Police Department, where he is employed, Chief Gregory Bean said he was placed on paid leave Sunday when he learned of the charges.

"He's always been a fine employee. Obviously it's very disappointing to be made aware of this news. We just hope he can rectify his personal affairs," Bean said.

Lindenmuth will remain on leave pending outcome of the charges, an internal department review and a Protection From Abuse order filed against him by the victim.

Bean said the department will do "a very thorough review with other agencies to assist." The decision on whether to reinstate Lindenmuth would be made by the regional board governing the department, which includes representatives from four municipalities.

Lindenmuth was named "officer of the year" award by the York County Police Heritage Museum last year, and was recognized for making 16 DUI arrests, filing 45 criminal charges and conducting 350 traffic enforcement stops, said the York Dispatch.