Lauderhill Vice Mayor, Richard Campbell, who is also of Jamaican heritage is now behind bars.
According to Broward jail records, the 70-year-old, who was arrested yesterday afternoon was charged with simple domestic battery and tampering or arresting a witness or victim which is a felony.
As NBC 6 South Florida reports, Campbell was last elected two years ago and is now on the ballot, campaigning for City Commission Seat 4.