A Kitsap County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested Saturday afternoon for misdemeanor domestic violence after allegations came to light.

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) tweeted about the arrest at 3:17 p.m. Saturday, saying the deputy was arrested “following allegations of misdemeanor domestic violence. The arrest follows the report of an incident shortly after noon today, February 25.”

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News Release from the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office pic.twitter.com/KieJViaJFb

— Kitsap Sheriff (@KitsapCoSheriff) February 25, 2023

The case was then referred to the Bremerton Police Department for investigation.

Police booked the deputy into the Kitsap County Jail, but he will be held in a jail outside Kitsap County until a court appearance Monday.

The case was referred to the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said the deputy voluntarily gave up all of their firearms, a county vehicle, their sheriff’s badge, and commission card and was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.