Keith SpeerGENESEE TOWNSHIP, Michigan — Flint Police Officer's Association President Keith Speer had and argument with his wife that "escalated," according to Genesee Township Police.
The alleged incident happened just after 7 p.m. Sunday at Speer's home on Center Road near Mt. Morris Road in Genesee Township, said Lt. John Mullaly.
got into an argument which escalated,”
said. “There was pushing, shoving (and) grabbing.”
Speer’s wife did not seek medical attention,
said.
Speer was not injured, Mullaly said.
Speer has been the union president since 2003, according to Flint Journal files. He has been a Flint police officer since 1986, according to his Facebook account.
Flint city spokeswoman Dawn Jones declined to comment on Speer's status as a Flint Police officer.
"The alleged issue involving Officer Keith Speer is being handled by the authorities and the city will not discuss personnel issues regarding our employees," she said in a statement.
Speer was charged with domestic assault, a misdemeanor, according to the 67th District Court. He was arraigned in front of District Judge Larry Stecco on Monday afternoon.
He was booked into the Lapeer County Jail at 12:30 a.m. Monday and released around noon Monday, said Lapeer County Sheriff Sgt. Theresa Davis.
Speer's attorney, Norbert Leonard, did not immediately return calls for comment. Speer declined comment.