A metro Atlanta officer has resigned after her arrest on assault and child cruelty charges.
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Sgt. Shada Canzater, 35, of the Hapeville Police Department was arrested by the Houston County Sheriff's Office.
She faces charges of first-degree cruelty to children, aggravated assault and simple assault (family violence), Hapeville Police Chief Bruce M. Hedley announced Thursday.
Canzater's resignation is effective immediately, the police chief said.
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She was arrested Aug. 31, according to Houston County Jail records. Her bond was $5,000.
Hapeville PD had no further comment on the arrest.
The circumstances behind the arrest weren't disclosed.
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