A Dallas police officer was arrested Saturday on a misdemeanor charge of family violence.

Senior Cpl. Charles Jones was arguing with his wife at about 2 p.m. and assaulted her while they were traveling in a car, according to police. The couple then drove to police headquarters, where an investigation was opened.

Jones was arrested and taken to the Dallas County jail. It appears he has since been released.

Jones, who was hired in 2002, is assigned to the Crimes Against Persons Division in the Dallas Police Department. He has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, according to police.