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Hamilton police officer charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident

A Hamilton police officer has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision, police say. File / Global News

A 10-year member of the Hamilton Police Service has been arrested in connection with an off-duty accident.

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Police say 35-year-old Const. Robert Beck has been charged with one count of fail to stop or remain under the Criminal Code, after an investigation into a crash that occurred on Dec. 8, 2017.

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Beck has been released with a court date on Aug. 27.

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In the meantime, Beck has been assigned to administrative duties.

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