A WakeMed police officer is behind bars in Wilson after court records say he assaulted his partner and pulled a weapon when she tried to call 911. Jeremy Lee Bohne, 39, of Wilson, was arrested Friday and now faces a mix of felony and misdemeanor charges, including kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon. He is being held without bond as the case heads toward a district court hearing.
Arrest and Allegations
Court documents list eight charges against Bohne, including two counts of misdemeanor domestic violence, two counts of assault on a female, one count of second-degree kidnapping, one count of assault by pointing a gun, one count of assault with a deadly weapon and one count of interfering with emergency communications, according to The News & Observer. Warrants say Bohne grabbed the woman by the arm and collar, used a box cutter to tear her clothing, pointed a long rifle at her and took her cellphone to prevent a 911 call. The charges stem from an incident investigators allege began after the woman tried to leave their residence and was pulled back inside, court records show.
Custody and Court Timeline
Bohne was arrested by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and is being held at the Wilson County Detention Center without bond, local reporting indicates. WITN reported that Bohne faces multiple counts, including kidnapping and assault with a weapon. Authorities have not released further details about what deputies found at the scene as the investigation continues.
WakeMed Suspends Officer and Certification Record
WakeMed said it suspended Bohne immediately after learning of his arrest and is conducting an internal review while cooperating with outside investigators, according to The News & Observer. Records from the state’s Justice Training and Certification portal reviewed by the paper show Bohne held an active law enforcement certification with the WakeMed Police Department as recently as March 24 and previously held inactive certifications with the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office. The News & Observer reports Bohne is scheduled to appear before a district court judge Sunday afternoon as prosecutors consider formal filings.
Broader Policing Context
The arrest of a hospital police officer lands amid heightened scrutiny of off-duty conduct by local law enforcement. In April, a Raleigh police officer was charged with assault and misdemeanor domestic violence, prompting an internal review by that department, according to WRAL. The recent cases have renewed local conversations about how agencies handle accountability for officers who carry enforcement authority even when they are off the clock.
What Happens Next
The upcoming district court appearance will mark the first public step in Bohne’s criminal case, where a judge will consider bond and set the next dates on the calendar. WakeMed’s internal review will move forward alongside the criminal investigation and prosecutors’ decisions about charges. This story will be updated as additional court records and official statements are released.
