A Collierville police officer is sitting in a Memphis jail after what authorities describe as a boozy night that ended in a domestic fight in Fayette County. Officer David L. Haley was arrested on a domestic assault charge and is being held at the county jail in downtown Memphis after his girlfriend told deputies he dragged her from a bed and the two traded blows.
Arrest and Charges
Fayette County deputies were called to a residence on March 2. After talking to witnesses and reviewing court paperwork, investigators determined Haley was the primary aggressor, according to WREG. The outlet reports that both Haley and the woman had been drinking that night and that the Fayette County Sheriff's Office filed the domestic assault charge. WREG also published a booking photo attributed to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
Booking and Custody
Following the arrest, Haley was booked into the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar Avenue in downtown Memphis, the county's primary adult detention facility. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office site identifies 201 Poplar as the main jail and outlines how newly arrested adults are processed and how visitation works. It was not immediately clear from online records whether a bond amount had been set.
Legal and Department Implications
From here, the criminal case moves into the standard pipeline, beginning with arraignment and any charging or plea decisions by the Fayette County district attorney. Separate from the courtroom, officers accused of domestic violence can face internal administrative reviews and, under Tennessee law, may come under the scrutiny of the state Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. The legal structure for POST review and potential decertification is detailed in the Tennessee Code.
What We Know and What to Watch
This case is still in its early stages, and publicly available documentation is limited. The account from WREG is the main detailed report at this point. This story will be updated as court filings become available or if the Fayette County Sheriff's Office or Collierville Police Department issues public statements or comments on Haley's status.
