A Wilmington police officer is in custody at the Brunswick County jail, said Beth Boling, an assistant to the sheriff.
James Rashad Eldridge, who has worked for the Wilmington Police Department since August 2006, was charged with assault on a female, according to reports.
Boling said Eldridge, of Leland, was arrested Wednesday night.
An arrest warrant charging Eldridge with a misdemeanor says he kicked a woman in the head and grabbed her arms.
A domestic violence form filed in connection with the case says a gun was involved in the incident, but doesn’t say how. The form also identifies the victim as Eldridge’s spouse. The form says there is a prior history of documented domestic violence allegations between Eldridge and the victim. But there was no restraining order in place at the time of the incident, the form says.
Eldridge, 32, has worked as a patrol officer since Jan. 31, 2007, after he completed his training, said WPD spokeswoman Lucy Crockett.
After his arrest, Eldridge was put on leave without pay, pending the outcome of an internal investigation by the police department, Crockett said.
His bond was set at $5,000, and he waived his right to a court-appointed attorney, according to the Brunswick County clerk of court’s office.
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