Richmond County deputy jailer arrested after domestic-related incident

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputy jailer has been arrested after a domestic-related incident, according to the sheriff’s office.Investigators say they were notified Thursday about an incident that reportedly happened around midnight on Wednesday. The case involves Deputy Jailer Phillip Carter, who has worked for the sheriff’s office since December 2024.The Criminal Investigation Division interviewed the people involved and reviewed available evidence, according to the sheriff’s office. Following the investigation, Carter was charged with battery (non-family violence).He was taken to the Charles B. Webster Detention Center, where he was booked.The sheriff’s office says Carter has been placed on administrative leave while the agency conducts an internal administrative review.