Davidson sheriff's deputy resigns after arrest

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office said Friday that a deputy arrested after a domestic violence incident has resigned from his duties effective immediately.

Sgt. Donald Dixon, 38, was charged with aggravated assault, burglary and vandalism after a Feb. 7 altercation involving his estranged wife, the sheriff's office said in a news release. Court documents say he was armed and on duty during the incident.

Dixon was booked into Metro jail that day and was released that night on a $10,000 bond after staying in jail for a required 12-hour "cooling off" period. The sheriff's office initially placed Dixon on administrative leave.

He is a 13-year veteran of the department who primarily works in its Armed Services Division, which is responsible for transporting inmates to and from court, as well as the hospital or on special visits, the news release said.

His employment history included one five-day suspension for improper supervision of employees.

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