Wake County Sheriff's deputy Carliegh Bobbi Jo Greenley is facing criminal charges after court records say she bit her ex-boyfriend during a domestic dispute, turning a private argument into a very public legal mess.
Greenley, 28, who lists Fuquay-Varina as her home, is charged with misdemeanor domestic violence, simple assault and false imprisonment. The Wake County Sheriff's Office has put her on administrative leave while the case winds through the court system.
According to court filings reviewed by The News & Observer, Greenley allegedly grabbed the man by the wrists, kept him from leaving and then bit him, leading to her July 27 arrest. Records show she was released on a $1 unsecured bond, and a judge ordered her to have no contact with the alleged victim.
“All of our employees, whether on or off duty, are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and conduct,” Sheriff Willie Rowe said in a statement reported by The News & Observer. The sheriff's office said it plans to cooperate with the district attorney's office as the criminal case moves forward.
County personnel files show Greenley joined the Wake County Sheriff's Office in February 2023 and is listed as a deputy sheriff in public records, according to Wake County personnel records.
Legal status
Greenley faces misdemeanor domestic violence, simple assault and false imprisonment counts in Wake County District Court. Prosecutors and the court will decide whether the case stays at the misdemeanor level or is resolved through plea negotiations. For now, court records show she remains free on bond under the no-contact order.
What this means for the sheriff’s office
The arrest adds to growing scrutiny of what law enforcement officers do when they are off the clock, especially in domestic situations. Agencies typically launch internal reviews alongside criminal cases when one of their own is accused of a crime.
It is not an isolated situation in the Triangle. Earlier this year, a Raleigh police officer was arrested on similar misdemeanor domestic violence and false imprisonment charges, as reported by WRAL, underscoring how departments handle allegations against their own ranks.
The case against Greenley remains active, and she is expected to appear in Wake County court as proceedings continue. The sheriff’s office and the district attorney’s office have not offered further comment beyond what has already been reported to the press.
