A high school football coach in South Carolina who was arrested for a DUI in the Spring is facing new legal troubles after being taken into custody for an alleged domestic violence incident involving his fiancée.
On May 4, a man who has been a head football coach at Midland Valley High School in the Aiken County Public Schools District was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence with a BAC under .10%. This week, he was arrested again after he was accused of being abusive during a situation that occurred when he and his fiancée went out to dinner.
The couple, who share a local residence, went to a restaurant on the evening of July 6. While there, they had a disagreement, leading to the woman hailing an Uber to take her home. When her fiancé arrived, the situation reportedly intensified. The man allegedly ordered her to leave the home, reportedly shoved her to the ground, and took her driver’s license and debit card. When she started to call the police, the man allegedly tried to grab her phone.
Deputies from the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office went to the home, but when they attempted to get someone to answer the door, they reportedly found the man leaning against it. They were eventually able to force their way in, and the deputies said they saw bruises on the woman.
The man was taken into custody and booked into the Aiken County Detention Center. He is facing preliminary charges of second-degree domestic violence. He was released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond. His attorney stated that “the charges are bogus.” Alternatively, if he is convicted of the charge, he could be required to pay a fine of $2,000 to $5,000, in addition to a prison sentence of up to three years. According to a statement that was released by the school district, the suspect will be on administrative leave “pending the outcome of the investigation.”
If you or someone you love is suspected of a domestic violence offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.