Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy suspended without pay

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has released documentation stating that Chief Deputy Aaron Herring has been suspended without pay until Dec. 5.

Per the release, the suspension was filed on Nov. 22 after being requested by Interim Sheriff William Rogers.

Previously, WECT reported that Herring had been found not guilty following accusations of beating a detainee

Documentation provided by Columbus County in reference to the suspension of Aaron Herring — Documentation provided by Columbus County in reference to the suspension of Aaron Herring(Columbus County)

This story will be updated as more information is made available.

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