JOLIET, IL — A police officer was arrested Saturday after allegedly beating up an ex’s new boyfriend.
Robert Mau Jr., 30, has been charged with aggravated battery for reportedly breaking the 40-year-old man’s nose.
Chief Mike Trafton said the six-year-veteran was off-duty just before 1 a.m. when he drove to the 2900 block of Reardon Drive.
“He saw a woman that he was in a relationship with until very recently sitting in a parked car with another man,” Trafton said. “He punched the victim and broke his nose.”
Neighbors reportedly called 911 and Mau was taken into custody at the scene. The other man was treated for facial injuries at a local hospital and released.
Following his arrest, Mau posted bond at the station and was released Saturday morning.
“All of his police powers have been removed and he has been placed on administrative leave while an investigation is conducted,” Trafton said.
