Florence police officer found guilty on 2 domestic violence counts

A Florence police officer, Asa Belew, has been found guilty on two counts of domestic violence following his arrest in July for assaulting his ex-girlfriend. The court handed down a suspended 180-day jail sentence, ordering Belew to serve one year of probation instead. Additionally, he was mandated to pay into the Alabama Crime Victims’ Fund and is prohibited from having any contact with the victim.