A New Orleans Police Patrol Officer was arrested by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office after he allegedly waved his service weapon at his roommate earlier this month.
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Derrick Burmaster, 47, of Slidell.
The incident occurred during the early morning hours of October 2 at a residence in the 3300 block of Bellwick Bay Drive in Slidell.
According to deputies, Burmaster brandished his NOPD-issued firearm during an argument with his roommate.
A warrant was obtained Friday for his arrest on one count of aggravated assault with a firearm.
Burmaster turned himself in on Saturday.
His bond is set at $15,000.
The New Orleans Police Department issued the following statement on the arrest:
“The New Orleans Police Department’s Public Integrity Bureau has opened an investigation into the allegations involving Officer Derrick Burnmaster.
Officer Burnmaster has been placed on emergency suspension without pay, and his police powers have been revoked. These administrative actions will remain in effect pending the outcome of the investigation.”
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