Louisville Metro Police Department says Javar Downs, who works for the Traffic Unit, was taken into custody on Friday.

They said a person was arrested on Wednesday and the next day, filed a complaint with police saying around $4,000 of their $10,000 had been taken.

LMPD's Public Integrity Unit opened an investigation and, early Friday morning, arrested Downs and charged him with theft by unlawfully taking over $1,000 and official misconduct.

The department said Interim Chief Paul Humphrey placed Downs on emergency suspension, limited his police powers and has begun the process of firing him.