Post by KC on Jul 18, 2006 19:20:31 GMT -5
July 18, 2006 - A charge that an Escambia County deputy battered his wife was dropped Monday morning because his wife, who also is a deputy, refused to testify.
Officer Jeremy Jarman Sr., 30, a K-9 officer with the Sheriff's Office for eight years, was accused in early April of striking his wife in the face with clothing, pulling her hair, grabbing her by the arms, pushing her to the floor, and striking her face on a coffee table.
Jarman is expected to return to work today. He was placed on administrative leave immediately after the incident, then requested that he take annual leave.
Chief Deputy Larry Smith said he talked extensively with Jarman on Monday.
"I'm confident the Jarmans have worked out their differences and want to get about their life," Smith said.
Since her husband was arrested, Angela Jarman, 36, has fought to get the battery charge dropped.
According to court records, she stated that "the situation has been misinterpreted and blown out of proportion.''
"I do not feel there is any threat of violence and I am not in fear for my safety," she stated.
Investigators photographed bruises and scratches on her face and arms, according to an arrest report.
She also stated that she never wished to involve law enforcement in what she considered a "private, marital issue."
The court rejected a motion by the State Attorney's Office to subpoena Angela Jarman to testify, leaving prosecutors no choice but to dismiss the case, Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille said Monday.
"It's common in these cases for the victim to be uncooperative," he said.
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Officer Jeremy Jarman Sr., 30, a K-9 officer with the Sheriff's Office for eight years, was accused in early April of striking his wife in the face with clothing, pulling her hair, grabbing her by the arms, pushing her to the floor, and striking her face on a coffee table.
Jarman is expected to return to work today. He was placed on administrative leave immediately after the incident, then requested that he take annual leave.
Chief Deputy Larry Smith said he talked extensively with Jarman on Monday.
"I'm confident the Jarmans have worked out their differences and want to get about their life," Smith said.
Since her husband was arrested, Angela Jarman, 36, has fought to get the battery charge dropped.
According to court records, she stated that "the situation has been misinterpreted and blown out of proportion.''
"I do not feel there is any threat of violence and I am not in fear for my safety," she stated.
Investigators photographed bruises and scratches on her face and arms, according to an arrest report.
She also stated that she never wished to involve law enforcement in what she considered a "private, marital issue."
The court rejected a motion by the State Attorney's Office to subpoena Angela Jarman to testify, leaving prosecutors no choice but to dismiss the case, Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille said Monday.
"It's common in these cases for the victim to be uncooperative," he said.
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