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State Police arrested Lee County Sheriff Donnie Hogan around midnight last night.

Police say they responded to a domestic disturbance call between Sheriff Hogan and his girlfriend.

While police aren't giving many details, they do say Hogan assaulted his girlfriend. He was arrested and taken to the Madison County Detention Center, then released Saturday morning.

The sheriff is charged with assault 4th, which is a misdemeanor. If convicted, the sheriff could face up to a year in prison.

State police say Hogan is presumed innocent until proven guilty, so he will continue to be sheriff despite the arrest.