An altercation in Tumon on July 31 led to the Monday arrest of Guam Police Department officer Peter J. Leon Guerrero.

According to a news release issued by GPD spokeswoman Berlyn Savella, on July 31, patrol officers with the Tamuning Tumon precinct responded to a disturbance on the beach side of Nana’s Cafe in Tumon.

Officers determined that a physical altercation had taken place involving three male adults, according to the release. One individual was transported for medical attention, while the other two individuals had left.

GPD’s Criminal Investigation Division assumed the investigation, which led to the apprehension of those involved. Arrested were:

Peter J. Leon Guerrero, for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct,

Jesse Leon Guerrero, for assault by Mutual combat and disorderly conduct, and

Frederico Santiago, for assault by mutual combat and disorderly conduct.

The release states that Peter J. Leon Guerrero is a uniformed officer with GPD and was booked and currently confined at the Department of Corrections.

According to the release, the case has been closed and was forwarded to the Attorney General’s Office for their information.

Chief of Police Steve Ignacio ordered an internal affairs investigation. The officer was placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues.

“We hold our officers to the highest standards and any alleged misconduct will be thoroughly investigated,” he said in the release.