A Cheatham County sheriff's deputy is off the job and off the payroll after his arrest in Montgomery County in what authorities are calling a domestic-related incident.
Deputy Greg Darius James was taken into custody on Tuesday in Montgomery County and has been placed on administrative leave without pay while the case is reviewed, according to the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office.
Arrest And Department Response
FOX 17 reports that James was arrested Tuesday in connection with a domestic-related incident. The Cheatham County Sheriff's Office responded by immediately pulling him from duty and placing him on unpaid administrative leave while both an internal investigation and any potential criminal proceedings move ahead.
Sheriff's Office Details
The Cheatham County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Tim Binkley, operates out of 264 South Main Street in Ashland City, according to the county's official website. The page lists contact numbers for the Criminal Investigation Division and jail administrators and notes the office's coordination with the district attorney's office on felony cases. Cheatham County Sheriff's Office
What’s Next
The investigation into the incident is still underway, and James will remain on leave as any criminal case progresses, according to the sheriff's office. FOX 17 reports that the department has declined to offer further comment while the probe continues.
