Greenville County deputy under investigation for domestic violence against ex-wife

A deputy with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office is on administrative leave in connection with a domestic violence investigation in Pickens County, authorities said.

Herman William McDonald, of Hallmark Circle, Easley, was arrested Saturday and charged with domestic violence first degree, according to a warrant.

McDonald was intervening in a physical altercation between his girlfriend and ex-wife on Saturday when he pushed his ex-wife to the ground then choked her until she saw black rings in her vision, according to the warrant.

The couple's 10-year-old child witnessed the altercation, according to the warrant.

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