More from KSTP:

Arbitrator reduces punishment for St. Paul police officer in Baker case

St. Paul City Council approves $2 million settlement with Frank Baker

The release said the indictment is in connection to a 2016 incident where Palkowitsch allegedly kicked a man -- identified as Frank Baker - who was under arrest while he was in the grip of a police K9.

Palkowitsch could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.

Palkowitsch had originally been terminated by Police Chief Todd Axtell as a result of the incident. However, an arbitrator reduced that punishment to a 30-day suspension without pay in April 2017.

A spokesman with the St. Paul Police Department said Palkowitsch has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the case.