SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Police officer Craig Nash has been suspended indefinitely in the wake of his arrest for sexually assaulting a woman, a police press release stated.

A complaint was filed on Feb. 25 by a woman who alleged that 39-year-old Craig Nash, a six-year veteran, had sexually assaulted her while on duty, the release stated.

The victim identified Nash and provided information which led to the subsequent arrest, the release stated.

Nash had been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal investigation, the release stated.

The Advisory Action Board, as well as Chief Bill McManus, has reviewed the case against Nash. McManus subsequently issued a notice of indefinite suspension effective March 19, 2010, the release stated.

As per the collective bargaining agreement, Nash may rebut the charges to the Chief, either orally, or in writing, within seven calendar days, the release stated.

"The department takes allegations of misconduct seriously," McManus said. "My position is clear. Misconduct will not be tolerated. When a member of this department is found to have engaged in this type of misconduct, swift and appropriate action will be taken. The appropriate action in this case was to suspend indefinitely."