Sheriff’s deputy arrested for felony harassment | King County Sheriff’s Office

The alleged crime occurred at a residence near Issaquah, where the 34-year-old deputy lives with his girlfriend, who also works for the sheriff’s office

A King County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Sunday for felony harassment.

The sheriff’s office was notified of a domestic violence allegation against one of its deputies at 8 a.m., according to a press release.

The alleged crime occurred at a residence near Issaquah, where the 34-year-old deputy lives with his girlfriend, who also works for the sheriff’s office.

Responding deputies, along with detectives from our Major Crimes Unit determined probable cause to arrest the deputy for investigation of felony harassment. The arrested deputy has been with the department for nine years. He was booked into the King County Jail and held on $50,000 bail. He posted bond Monday.

At a hearing Monday afternoon the deputy was ordered to surrender all of his firearms. He was also served with a no contact order. The sheriff’s office placed the deputy on administrative leave, which he will stay on pending the outcome of the criminal investigation. There will also be an internal investigation.