In a media release from this morning, Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens said that his department is currently investigating a domestic violence incident. The suspect had fled before deputies arrived, the release noted.
The sheriff also said deputies are investigating an aggravated residential burglary which is domestic-related.
He said that that suspect is currently in jail pending formal charges.
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