WEBER COUNTY, Utah — The Weber County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that one of their deputies, Zachary Anderson, was arrested earlier this year and now faces domestic violence assault and intoxication charges.
According to the Weber County Sheriff’s Office, Anderson was arrested by the Sunset Police Department on January 17. He was off duty at the time and has been on administrative leave since January 18.
Court documents obtained by FOX 13 News reveal that Sunset Police spoke with the victim in the case who claimed that her husband, Anderson, had hit her. Officers wrote that the victim had an obvious red mark on her face.
Currently, Anderson is facing assault and intoxication charges.
FOX 13 News has reached out to officials to learn more information and will update this article when we learn more.
Weber County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested Following Alleged Domestic Incident
Weber County, Utah – A Weber County Sheriff’s Deputy has been arrested following an alleged domestic incident involving his spouse. The deputy, whose name has not been released to the public, was taken into custody by fellow officers after responding to a call for help at the deputy’s residence.
According to reports, the deputy’s spouse contacted authorities after an argument escalated into a physical altercation. The deputy was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the incident.
The Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement expressing their disappointment in the deputy’s actions and stating that they take domestic violence allegations very seriously. The deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation.
Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects far too many families. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, please seek help immediately. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support and resources.
Weber County Sheriff’s Department is committed to upholding the law and holding their officers accountable for their actions, regardless of their position within the department.
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