A Police Services Act hearing into the conduct of three Thunder Bay police officers is underway.

A 50-year old man alleged they arrested him without cause last September.

The hearing, ordered by the Office of the Independent Police Review Director, stems from an incident that happened on September 7, 2011. Detective William Wowchuck, Detective Constable Ron Popowich and Detective Constable Brad Bernst face charges of misconduct.

The complainant, who testified Tuesday afternoon, claimed the officers grabbed him while he was entering the Money Mart on Memorial Avenue. He said they told him he was being arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

The complainant said he demanded to know what they were talking about. He was later released and was never charged with an offence.

All three officers have plead not guilty to the misconduct charges.