A city of Commerce police officer was arrested for allegedly checking a tag number for personal reasons.

Matthew Scott Rogers, 44, faces one felony charge for the crime, which violates state law. He was booked into the Jackson County jail following his arrest Tuesday and was later released on $2,000 bond, according to the GBI.

Commerce Police Chief Jason Gaissert requested the GBI assist with an investigation into the allegation, a GBI spokesman said.

Rogers has been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of an internal investigation.

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