GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Buncombe County Detention Facility officer has been arrested and placed on administrative leave after allegedly assaulting a woman, according to officials.
Officer Arrested and Charged With Assault on a Female
The Asheville Police Department confirmed that on Tuesday, Detention Facility Officer Trayvis Williams was taken into custody and charged with assault on a female, a misdemeanor under North Carolina law.
The charge stems from an incident that authorities have not yet publicly detailed. No additional information about the victim or the circumstances of the alleged assault has been released.
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Responds
Following the arrest, the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office announced that Williams has been placed on administrative leave pending further review.
In a written statement, the sheriff’s office emphasized its commitment to accountability:
“Everyone here at the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is expected to live up to the highest standards — whether they’re in uniform or off the clock.”
The office also noted that internal procedures will continue alongside the criminal investigation.
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