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Off-duty West Memphis police officer accused of domestic violence

According to a statement from the department, the officer has worked in West Memphis since 2020.
Credit: Crittenden County Jail

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — An off-duty police officer in West Memphis is accused of domestic violence, according to the West Memphis Police Department.

Police said Barry Doss, 35, was booked into the Crittenden County Jail at 6:38 a.m. on Sunday.

According to a statement from the department, Doss has worked in West Memphis since 2020. He was placed on non-enforcement status pending the outcome of criminal and internal investigations. 

"The West Memphis Police Department takes this matter seriously, as we do with all reports of domestic violence," the department said. "Due to the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time."

Jail records show Doss was released Sunday morning and was charged with third-degree domestic battering.

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