Tampa Police Department. Source: TFP File Photo

Tampa Police Officer On Admin Leave After Being Arrested For Misdemeanor Battery

A Tampa Police officer is currently on administrative leave after being arrested on Sunday night.
Tampa Police Department (TFP File Photo)

TAMPA, Fla. – A Tampa Police officer is currently on administrative leave after being arrested on Sunday night.

Officers were called to the New Tampa home of Clarence Nathan, who has worked as a Tampa Police officer for eight years, for a domestic dispute on February 5, 2023.

Police say Nathan and an adult female victim were in a verbal dispute when, according to the victim, when Nathan grabbed her in a “bear” hug and pushed her.

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The victim suffered only minor injuries, police say.

Nathan was arrested for misdemeanor battery and booked into the Orient Road Jail. He is currently on administrative leave as the incident is being investigated.

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