Pender County Sheriff’s Deputy accused of domestic violence

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WWAY News,

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — A Pender County Sheriff’s Deputy has been accused of domestic violence.

A spokesman from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation says the Pender County Sheriff requested assistance from the NC SBI regarding a Pender County Sheriff’s Deputy accused of assaulting his domestic partner.

The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 2.

SBI agents responded and investigated the alleged assault and arrested Deputy Jonathan Benjamin, 26, around 6 a.m. on Monday, November 3.

Jonathon Benjamin (Photo: PCSO)

Benjamin is charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic assault. He was processed at the Pender County Jail and had a first appearance in court hours later.

According to the Sheriff’s Office website, a judge set his unsecured bond at $1500.00.