Seattle Domestic Violence Officer Arrested for Domestic Violence

According to the Seattle Times, two Chelan County Sheriff's deputies were working at the event on Friday when they saw an adult male dragging a woman across the gravel parking lot by her hair and clothing. The man was Ronald Lee Murray, a Seattle Police officer who has been with the force for 26 years. The woman was his 44-year-old partner.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Department stated that the couple had been arguing about beer tickets and that the woman had been drinking at the event. The man had allegedly escalated the incident by becoming physical. The man admitted to officers that his actions were wrong, and he was arrested for investigation of fourth-degree domestic violence.

The Seattle Police Department released a statement after the arrest explaining that Murray would immediately be transferred out of the Domestic Violence Unit until the criminal investigation was over and that Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) would also investigate the case regardless of whether charges were filed. In addition, Seattle Police reminded readers that it is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic violence is a serious issue in Seattle and Washington State. If you have been the victim of domestic abuse, contact the authorities immediately. If you need legal assistance with your Washington domestic violence case, contact a family law attorney today.