AUGUSTA, Ga. () – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Officed announced one of its deputies was arrested in connection to a domestic incident on Monday.

According to police, deputies responded to a report of a domestic dispute on the 2600 block of Bowdoin Drive at approximately 9:22 a.m. on March 31. Responding officers discovered that the incident took place between two of its deputies, Deputy Malcolm Bowens and Deputy Raneisha Price.

Deputy Bowens reportedly sustained a half-inch laceration to the back of his head after Deputy Price allegedly pushed him in the face, causing his head to strike the corner of a wall. He sought medical treatment at a local hospital.

Deputy Price was later located at her residence on Wheeler Road by responding officers.

“After being read her Miranda rights, Deputy Price admitted to pushing Deputy Bowens with her arm and hand before leaving the residence,” RCSO said in a statement.

Deputy Price was arrested and charged with Simple Battery, Family Violence and transported to the Charles B. Webster Detention Center.

Chief of Staff Lewis Blanchard placed Deputy Price on non-paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The investigation is ongoing.

“We hold those who work for us to the highest standards of conduct, both on and off duty,” said Sheriff Eugene Brantley. “Our agency offers a variety of support and counseling services to deputies in a proactive manner to prevent incidents like this from occurring. However, when individuals violate the law, we will deal with it accordingly.”