A Gatineau police officer has been arrested for what is desbribed as criminal harrasment.

David Berard appeared in court Thursday and will remain in custody until Monday for a bail hearing.

He's been on the force for 12 years and has been off the job for several weeks.

It's his second arrest.

He was released under a number of conditions earlier this year.

It seems not much else is known about the case, although it's believed the charges have to do with his personal life.