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Social Media Famous Police Officer Jailed for Domestic Violence

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Tommy Norman, who has nearly two million followers on Instagram, was arrested after a late-night call on Saturday.

Officer Tommy Norman speaks into a microphone at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 31st Anniversary Awards Gala on October 29, 2018
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Tommy Norman, a police officer with a large following on social media, was arrested on domestic violence charges on Saturday, according to the North Little Rock Police Department. Authorities shared that Norman, 53, was charged with one count of domestic battery in the third degree. He is currently being held in Pulaski County jail in Little Rock, Arkansas without bond. The arrest report noted that officers responded to a late-night call for a reported assault on Norman’s wife. Norman, a 27-year veteran of the North Little Rock police Department, is set to appear in court on Nov. 6 and has been placed on administrative leave. The police officer grew a large audience on social media for his community engagement efforts. He frequently shares videos raising awareness for local causes and fundraisers. With nearly two million followers on Instagram, his bio states “Being a voice for the voiceless. Love everyone.” His work was also recognized by President Joe Biden in 2021. Norman was one of 16 individuals who received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Tommy Norman's mugshot. Pulaski County Jail
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