DUCK, N.C. — The town manager for Duck, North Carolina, was arrested on assault charges July 15, released on bail and put on administrative leave from his office.
According to police, Christopher Layton, 50, faces two misdemeanor "assault against a female" charges.
He was arrested from the Town of Duck administrative offices last Wednesday, taken to the Dare County Detention Center, and later released on a $5,000 bail.
Layton's trial date was set for August 21, 2020.
In the interim, the township has named Joe Heard as acting manager.
"The Town Manager is responsible for all of the day-to-day operations of the Town and also serves as the finance officer and budget officer for the Town," Duck's website said. "All employees of the Town report to the Town Manager."