Friday, July 3, 2009

[NC] Officer Eldridge charged for kicking his (beloved?) wife's head, and it's not the first domestic incident

...[WILMINGTON POLICE OFFICER JAMES] ELDRIDGE WAS CHARGED WITH KICKING HIS WIFE IN THE HEAD AND GRABBING HER ARMS... THE REPORT ALSO SHOWS A GUN WAS INVOLVED... THERE IS A PRIOR HISTORY OF DOCUMENTED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS BETWEEN ELDRIDGE AND THE VICTIM...



In the video Director Of Open Gate Domestic Violence Shelter Renee Mcgill-Cox says of "typical" abusers and victims,
"People don't
realize that
these people
love
each other."

A man who kicks a woman in the head does NOT love her and it's deadly to reinforce that idea in a victim. How can Wilmington be ready to protect an officer's wife if that is their assessment of general domestic violence?

Wilmington Police Department is doing an in-house investigation.

WILMINGTON POLICE OFFICER CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING HIS WIFE
By: News 14 Carolina
07/02/2009
[Excerpts] A Wilmington police officer has been arrested in Brunswick County, charged with assaulting his wife. Brunswick County deputies arrested Officer James Eldridge on Tuesday after an incident in Leland. Arrest warrants show the assault happened at Eldridge's home. The report also shows a gun was involved, but it's not clear in what way. Court documents also showed that Eldridge was charged with kicking his wife in the head and grabbing her arms... Eldridge remains in the Brunswick County jail. [Full article here]

WILMINGTON POLICE OFFICER CHARGED WITH ASSAULT ON A FEMALE
StarNewsOnline.com
July 2, 2009
[Excerpts] ...A domestic violence form filed in connection with the case says a gun was involved in the incident, but doesn't say how. The form also identifies the victim as Eldridge's spouse. The form says there is a prior history of documented domestic violence allegations between Eldridge and the victim. But there was no restraining order in place at the time of the incident, the form says... After his arrest, Eldridge was put on leave without pay, pending the outcome of an internal investigation by the police department... His bond was set at $5,000, and he waived his right to a court-appointed attorney. [Full article here]
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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

This story has not been told in full details. This officer has been charged without a true victim. His wife is standing by him and has denied any wrong doing. False accusations were made to District Attorney vis personal vendetta.

Anonymous said...

This officer has an outstanding personnel record and is a loving father and mentor for many. Brunswick county sherrifs department should dimiss all charges and refrain from bullying there so called victim (Mr. Eldridge wife). This is a strong faith based family and God will correct this injustice.

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