JACKSONVILLE, Fla, — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer Alphonso Waddell was arrested for domestic batter, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
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According to JSO, police received a domestic dispute call at Waddell’s house around 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
He is accused of grabbing the victim by the throat while the victim was on the phone. Police said the victim was a family member.
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A child reportedly saw the incident. JSO said the child is safe.
During a news conference, JSO announced Waddell had been stripped of his authority as a corrections officer and administratively reassigned.
He has been with JSO for 14 years and 10 months.
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