WAFF-TV: News, Weather and Sports for Huntsville, ALNew allegation surfaces in Scottsboro Police officer investigation

The situation with four suspended Scottsboro Police Officers continues to develop.

There are now allegations involving controlled substance use involving at least one officer in the department.

Chief Ralph Dawe declined to say if the allegation was related to one of the officers suspended. But according to court documents, an estranged wife claims her husband was using illegal steroids.

[Click here to read court documents (PDF)]

Chief Dawe said they did receive information concerning steroid use from a sheriff's department domestic violence report last week involving officer Christopher McIllwain and his estranged wife.

He said the investigation into allegations began prior to the domestic violence incident.

According to court documents filed Tuesday, Ashley McIllwain claims her husband, Christopher McIllwain is controlling and high tempered, is on steroids, and has a raging temperament.

Court documents claim officer McIllwain had punched holes in the couple's bedroom door and put his head through their bedroom door.

[More court documents (PDF)]

Evidence has also been submitted to the court alledging violent acts including damage to a jewelry box and alledges other acts include destroying a picture frame.

WAFF 48 reached officer McIllwain by phone but he declined comment. A hearing between the parties is set for Monday, November 21st.

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