TPD Officer Arrested

Sgt. Brent Blankley reported that Tuscaloosa Police responded to a disturbance call in the 4600 Block of E 27th St. at 7:40 pm yesterday evening (7/17/14). Upon arrival officers spoke with the victim and the suspect about the incident. Officers found probable cause to arrest the suspect for Domestic Violence 3rd Degree Criminal Coercion.

Robert Ashley Fourt, 56 years old, of Tuscaloosa was charged with Domestic Violence 3rd Degree Criminal Coercion. He was transported to the Tuscaloosa County Jail and help pending a $300.00 bond.

Robert Fourt has been employed as a Tuscaloosa Police Officer since 2003. He has been placed on administrative leave.