NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - A Niagara Region police officer has been suspended from the force after being arrested and charged with pointing a firearm.

The incident allegedly occurred inside a Niagara Falls police station.

Police say the alleged incident did not involve a member of the public.

Niagara Region police say Const. Candice Wilson has been released from custody pending a future court date, and has been suspended with pay pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.

Police say no additional details will be released since the matter is before the courts and the investigation is ongoing.

Wilson is a uniform patrol officer and a six-year veteran of the Niagara force.