The wife of a long-time deputy turned presumptive sheriff winner in Alabama has been arrested for domestic violence.
Arrest Details
Aggie Kalyn Hunt, 36, was booked into the Lee County jail on a domestic violence III charge after police responded to a domestic disturbance call on Monday. Her husband, Cam Hunt, 36, defeated the longtime incumbent sheriff in Lee County, near the border of Georgia, in the Republican primary last week and is running unopposed in November's general election.
Opelika Police confirmed Hunt's arrest to WRBL but declined to provide additional details, citing safety concerns. 'We can confirm that Aggie Hunt was arrested for domestic violence,' said Chief Jonathan Clifton. 'Due to this being a domestic incident, no other details will be released. We normally don't release domestic incident information for the safeguard of all parties involved.'
The circumstances surrounding Hunt's arrest are unclear, and no information has been made available about what prompted the domestic disturbance call and who the victim or victims are.
Statement from Cam Hunt
Cam released a statement describing the situation as a 'private family matter involving people I love and care about deeply.' 'Out of respect for everyone involved, I will not be discussing details publicly or engaging in speculation online,' he said. 'I understand there will naturally be commentary and rumors, but I would ask people to remember that my family deserves privacy, grace, and dignity during a difficult moment.'
He added, 'I also want people to know that I'm fine, the kids are fine, and Kalyn is fine. While this situation has unfortunately become public, it is still a deeply personal matter for our family. My focus right now is on my children, my family, and moving forward appropriately. I appreciate the concern, prayers, and support from those who have reached out.'
Legal Proceedings
Records show that Hunt was released on a $1,000 bond, and it is unclear when she will appear in court on the matter, as she is not listed on the docket for the rest of the week.
Background
The couple's social media is filled with loving photos of them and their three children, which Cam made central to his campaign. Cam, who is a Marine Corps veteran and former sheriff's deputy, won the Republican nomination on May 19, defeating Sheriff Jay Jones by 307 votes, according to WTVM. Jones held the office for 27 years and fired Cam in October when he told his boss he was running against him.
'No one should ever be threatened or silenced for exercising their rights as private citizens. Off-duty political beliefs are protected by the Constitution,' Cam said at the time. Jones defended the decision, saying Cam's candidacy would have distracted from work in the office.
The Daily Mail contacted Opelika Police and the Lee County District Attorney's Office for more information.
