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AVON PARK, Fla. - A corrections officer in Avon Park found himself on the other side of the law Thursday after deputies say he struck a woman twice on the face while they were arguing at home.
What we know:
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies went to the Lakeland home that 29-year-old Artavis Pierce shared with the victim shortly before 1 a.m.
The victim told investigators that she and Pierce were arguing when he struck her twice on the face.
Though investigators say she was unsure if it was an open-handed strike or a closed fist, her injuries were visible.
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Courtesy: Polk County Sheriff's Office
Pierce was taken into custody and charged with battery domestic violence.
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"Domestic violence committed by anyone is egregious, but when it's committed by someone who is a public servant and entrusted to care for state prisoners, it's especially disappointing," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
What we don't know:
It is unclear if Pierce is still employed at the Avon Park Correctional Institution.
The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.