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Arizona detention officer arrested after allegedly hitting a family member

Oct 23, 2024, 11:25 AM

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office was arrested in a domestic violence case on Oct. 22, 2024....

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office was arrested in a domestic violence case on Oct. 22, 2024. (Facebook File Photo/Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office)

(Facebook File Photo/Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office)

PHOENIX – An Arizona detention officer was arrested Tuesday night in connection with a domestic violence incident, authorities said.

Jesse Wilburn Sr., 42, allegedly hit a family member during an argument outside a gas station in Paulden around 7 p.m., according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office.

Paulden is an unincorporated community along State Route 89 about 35 miles north of Prescott.

What are the charges in YCSO domestic violence case?

Wilburn, who works for YCSO as a detention officer, was booked on misdemeanor counts of assault and disorderly conduct.

He also is under investigation for allegedly driving under the influence, YCSO said.

No other details about the case were made available.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Victims can receive support 24/7 by calling the national hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting 88788.

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Arizona detention officer arrested after allegedly hitting a family member