On August 1, 2025, deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Green Cove Springs. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the victim who reported that a verbal argument with her husband, Detention Deputy Lionel Stewart, had escalated into a physical altercation.
According to the victim, she was packing belongings when she picked up a toolbox. Stewart allegedly grabbed the toolbox and forcefully pulled it from her hands, causing two bleeding cuts to her hand.
The incident was witnessed by a child in the home. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) was notified.
Stewart was arrested without incident and booked into the Clay County Jail. He has been with the agency since January 2025 and has been placed on administrative leave pending termination.
The investigation is ongoing.
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