An Alabama State Trooper was arrested after domestic violence charges were brought against him.

41 year old Billy James Slappey of Tuscumbia has turned himself in to Florence Police and is being charged with domestic violence/criminal mischief and domestic violence/harassment, both misdemeanor charges.

The Florence Police said in a statement,

Late last week a female came to One Place of the Shoals to report an incident of domestic violence involving Billy James Slappey. Investigators with One Place took the females information and began an investigation into the allegations. Following a thorough investigation, the evidence and interviews were reviewed by One Place investigators and presented to a city magistrate. Following a review of the evidence it was determined that probable cause existed to levy charges in this case.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports that Slappey was released on a $2,000 bond and placed on mandatory leave pending further investigation.

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