A North Miami Beach police captain is under arrest and facing a criminal charge, according to CBS News Miami. Authorities identified him as Jose Maya, who has been charged with one count of video voyeurism.
The information was described as breaking news by the station, which said it had just come into the newsroom. The arrest of a captain represents a significant development for the North Miami Beach Police Department.
According to the police chief, Maya has been relieved of duty. That step was taken as the case against him moves forward and the department reviews what happened.
The chief said the relief of duty is pending both the criminal investigation into the charge and the department's own internal administrative investigation. The two tracks are proceeding at the same time.
Maya was expected to appear in court later Wednesday morning, according to the report. That first court appearance was set to be an early step in the legal process surrounding the case.
As of the latest information, few other details about the allegation had been released. The case remained in its early stages, with the criminal investigation and the internal review both continuing.