Former Officer Christopher Whitfield Arrested for Domestic Violence

A former police officer has been arrested and charged with criminal domestic violence, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

Former Williamston police officer, Christopher Whitfield was arrested Friday, said SLED spokesman Thom Berry.

According to Berry, CDV is a misdemeanor with penalties upon conviction of up to 30 days in jail or a fine of up to $2,500.

Whitfield was booked at the Anderson County Detention Center, said Berry.

According to Berry, Whitfield was terminated from the Williamston Police Office on Thursday.