In January 2020, Sgt. Curtis Sowder was arrested and charged with simple assault, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment following a domestic violence incident involving his wife. He allegedly body-slammed her and dragged her onto the front porch. The Sheriff’s Office terminated his employment after reviewing the case. In a non-jury trial, Sowder was found not guilty of all charges. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/allegheny-county-sheriffs-sergeant-fired/?utm_source=openai), [wtae.com](https://www.wtae.com/article/allegheny-county-deputy-sheriff-sergeant-arrested-on-domestic-assault-charges/8629831?utm_source=openai))

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