Cleveland Man Charged in Domestic Assault Case

CLEVELAND, N.C. — A Cleveland man is being held without bond following a domestic assault investigation that left a woman with serious injuries, according to the Cleveland Police Department.

Police say Eric Wilford Morrison was arrested early Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, after officers responded to a reported assault in progress in the area of 700 East Main Street around 6:20 a.m.

Upon arrival, officers located a female victim who had sustained serious bodily injuries. Due to the severity of those injuries, emergency medical assistance was immediately requested.

During the investigation, officers observed a vehicle matching the suspect description traveling westbound on Main Street. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was detained and identified as Morrison.

Police say Morrison was taken into custody and charged with:

• Assault with serious bodily injury

• Assault on a female

• Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence

  
  

Morrison was transported to the magistrate’s office, where he was placed on a 48-hour hold without bond, as required by law in domestic violence cases.

Authorities emphasized that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Cleveland Police Department says the investigation remains ongoing and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the community.