My former employer violated the Employee Handbook

I was arrested and charged with a non domestic violence, non felony charge. The Employee clearly states that based on that criteria I only have to notify management. It is not a terminating offense nor a suspension offense. I only needed to inform management. I informed my branch manager, he did not know what to do. He called our contact who deals with the PPS(Private Protection Service). Apparently corporate was called as well. The end result was suspension until cleared. The decision violated the employee handbook. My charge was not a suspendable charge nor a termination charge.