LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Charges of battery against a former deputy of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Christopher Doughty, has been dropped.
According to an incident report onJuly 2,the couple had been drinking when a verbal fight ensued that turned physical.
The victim asked Doughty to leave the home but he refused.
Doughty reportedly insulted the victim’s stepson, which was when the victim stepped in to protect him. As the victim was pushing Doughty out into the garage he allegedly put his hands on her neck and said he was not leaving.
The stepson called 911.
The 14-year veteran of the Lee County Sheriff's Office was relieved of duties shortly after the incident. Is it not clear if he will seek a reinstatement.
