Pierce County deputy involved in domestic-violence incident charged with felony
A Pierce County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been charged with felony harassment with threats to kill after being involved in a domestic-violence incident, the law enforcement agency announced Wednesday.
The agency’s command staff is moving to fire the deputy.
The Sheriff’s Office did not identify the deputy in its announcement but said the employee was hired in 2022 and has worked patrol throughout the county.
A criminal investigation began in December after the Sheriff’s Office received a report from a family member about a verbal domestic altercation involving the deputy. The law enforcement agency said that prompted investigators to interview multiple people involved and collect evidence over the next month.
The Sheriff’s Office removed the deputy from patrol-related responsibilities Jan. 26 after command staff was briefed on the investigation’s preliminary findings, according to the news release. The Sheriff’s Office said the deputy was also placed on “modified administrative duties” pending the outcome of the investigation.
Investigators forwarded the case to prosecutors May 8 for a charging decision. The Sheriff’s Office said they have since been notified the deputy was charged and will be summoned to court.
In a statement, the Sheriff’s Office said it recognizes that deputies have personal lives and might face many of the same personal and relationship challenges experienced by many others in the county’s communities.
“However, members of this Office are held to a significantly higher standard and are expected to demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and integrity both on and off duty,” the Sheriff’s Office said. “The conduct in this case is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by our agency.”
This story was originally published May 20, 2026 at 2:20 PM.
