The Salisbury Police Department says one of its officers was arrested Friday evening September 6 on a domestic violence related charge in Iredell County North Carolina.
Officer Joseph N. Wilson was arrested by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Assault on a Female, Domestic Violence, WCNC News reports.
Wilson has been placed on paid administrative leave. He has been with the department since 2011 and holds the rank of Master Police Officer. The arrest was conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Wilson was released on bond following the arrest.
The Salisbury Police Department says they are fully cooperating with the investigation and the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.