CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — A Clay County deputy is facing charges of domestic battery after he was arrested Tuesday.
An arrest report says that Matthew Powell of Green Cove Springs pushed a victim, swung at her and tried to prevent her from leaving.
The Clay County Sheriff's Office says he has been "administratively reassigned" pending the outcome of the case.
Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook wrote in a statement that she is taking the allegations seriously and plans to investigate this incident thoroughly and impartially.
Her office writes that Cook "is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and accountability among CCSO personnel, and any deviation from these standards will be addressed promptly and appropriately."