A Person County commissioner faces multiple charges including domestic violence.
According to court documents, Tracy Ellixson was charged Wednesday with communicating threats after telling his wife that he was going to kill her, assault by pointing a gun at his wife, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and false imprisonment.
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The Person County Board of Commissioners is aware of the charges against Ellixson, Person County Manager Katherine Cathey told WRAL News, but cannot comment at this time.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.
Ellixson’s first court appearance is scheduled for May 1.
Domestic violence resource guide
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE). For county-by-county help, the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence has a list of resources at nccadv.org.
Here are some additional resources:
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) provides resources, safety plans and financial education.
Wake County residents can call the InterAct crisis line at 919-828-7740 or go to interactofwake.org.
Links
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Resources