According to court records, 27-year-old Alec Matthew Rauf was arrested on May 14 on multiple charges related to a woman he was dating.
The arrest warrant for Rauf lists ten counts, including two felonies: assault by strangulation and second-degree kidnapping. He’s also accused of eight serious misdemeanors, including domestic violence, communicating threats, and assault with a deadly weapon, in this case, a handgun he allegedly pointed at his romantic partner and held to her head, according to the warrant. There's also a charge for interfering with emergency communication; according to the warrant, Rauf's girlfriend attempted to call 911, but he took her cellphone away from her.
The exact timeline is unclear from court records, but the incident(s) took place between May 9 and 11, according to the warrant and court file.
Court records indicate that at least three search warrants were issued the day prior to Rauf’s arrest, including for his residence, his electronic devices, and the Snapchat accounts for him and his partner.
Daily bulletin records from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office indicate Rauf was arrested at the court complex at 316 Princess Street. According to employment records, Rauf had been hired as a detention officer at the beginning of 2024 and later assigned to the Sheriff’s Office judicial division, where he was reportedly a bailiff or courthouse security deputy.
Court records, including warrants and release orders, indicate Rauf was released on a $10,000 secured bond shortly after being served with an arrest warrant. His release order prohibits him from direct contact with the alleged victim.
Rauf has retained private legal counsel, who declined to comment on the situation at this time. There’s a hearing for his case scheduled for next week.
