Aggie “Kalyn” Hunt, the wife of newly elected Lee County Sheriff-elect Cam Hunt, was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. This incident occurred less than a week after her husband won a close Republican primary race for sheriff, defeating the long-time incumbent who had fired him for running against him.
On Monday, Kalyn Hunt, aged 36, was charged with domestic violence, a misdemeanor that could lead to up to a year in jail, according to WSFA reported.
Hunt, a mother of three, was taken into custody at midnight and released 24 hours later. Officials did not provide specific details on the allegations against her.
Opelika Police Chief Jonathan Clifton confirmed the arrest, stating, “We can confirm that Aggie Hunt was arrested for domestic violence.” However, he added that no further details would be disclosed due to the domestic nature of the incident, as they typically do not release such information to protect all parties involved.
Cam Hunt, described as a dedicated Christian and Marine veteran, referred to the situation as a “private family matter involving people I love and care about deeply.”
He expressed his intent to handle the situation with discretion, stating, “Out of respect for everyone involved, I will not be discussing details publicly or engaging in speculation online.”
He assured that the family is coping, saying, “I’m fine, the kids are fine, and Kalyn is fine.”
Hunt emphasized his focus on his family and moving forward, thanking those who have shown concern and support during this time.
The arrest took place six days after Cam Hunt narrowly defeated Jay Jones, the sheriff for nearly 30 years, in the Republican primary with a margin of 50.84% to 49.16%.
Jones had dismissed Hunt from his position last October, citing Hunt’s campaign to challenge him as the reason for the termination.
Jones commented that Hunt “could have chosen to resign before starting his campaign and his resignation would have been accepted,” according to AL.com reported.
Jones further stated that Hunt’s decision to run for the position had a “high probability of creating dissension and a loss of team unity within the organization.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
