A New Orleans Police Officer has been arrested for beating and taking money from a motorist at a traffic stop.

After an investigation by the Public Integrity Bureau, the NOPD arrested Rydell Diggs, a seven-year veteran of the force, according to a statement by the NOPD.

Rydell Diggs is accused of taking money and beating someone at a traffic stop.

The investigation began after a motorist complained to police that Diggs had beaten and taken money from the complainant at a traffic stop.  The Integrity Bureau launched an investigation, locating a witness which led to the arrest, according to the NOPD.

Police said that Officer Diggs was immediately placed on administrative reassignment pending the outcome of the investigation.

After completing the investigation, the information was sent to the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office

Diggs was charged with aggravated battery with a dangerous weapon, theft of U.S. currency of $300 and malfeasance in office.

Effective immediately, according to the NOPD, Diggs was suspended without pay pending the outcome of the case and final review by the Superintendent of Police.