Michael Anthony Adams

An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer was arrested Thursday on three felony charges, including official misconduct.

Officer Christopher Dickerson, a five-year veteran of the North District's operations division, was arrested on a warrant for felony charges of theft, obstruction of justice and official misconduct. The charges resulted from allegations that came from a November run Dickerson responded to, and his failure to follow department rules regarding proper handling of evidence.

Dickerson, an evidence technician, took three handguns and ammunition that had been confiscated as evidence, according to charging documents.

Detectives with IMPD and a special investigation unit were handling the investigation, which is still active, according to police.

When the initial inquiry was complete, charges were filed by the Marion County prosecutor's office.

"The investigation, initiated by our detectives in the Professional Standards Unit, is further evidence of our efforts to enforce corrective measures and address criminal conduct when it is discovered within IMPD," said Chief Rick Hite in a statement.

Dickerson has been placed on administrative leave with a probable recommendation of termination pending the outcome of the investigation by Hite.

Star reporter Chris Sikich contributed to this report. Call Star reporter Michael Anthony Adams at (317) 444-6123. Follow him on Twitter: @MichaelAdams317.