MARION COUNTY, Fla. — A Marion County Jail deputy has been arrested on charges of domestic violence, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

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Deputies said Roy Johnson, 42, was arrested Saturday after they were called to his home because of a domestic disturbance.

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According to a report, Johnson battered the victim, causing minor injury following an argument.

Johnson was arrested and is being held at the Marion County Jail with no bond, records show.

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Deputies said Johnson is an 18-year employee of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office who has worked as a corporal in the Juvenile Division.

Officials said Johnson was placed on leave without pay pending the outcome of this case.

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“It breaks my heart when one of our own goes against the very thing we have sworn to uphold,” said Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods. “However, I will not tolerate any of our employees committing an act of domestic violence and, if we establish this has occurred, we will take action to hold them accountable. Our mission has always been to provide help and resources to domestic violence victims. We will always continue to put the victims of domestic violence first, and this horribly poor choice by one individual will not stop us from upholding our commitment to our citizens.”

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