A Southern California decide has been arrested in reference to the killing of his spouse, authorities mentioned on Friday.

Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was arrested late on Thursday after police acquired reviews of a taking pictures in an Anaheim dwelling and located the decide’s spouse, Sheryl Ferguson, shot inside, Anaheim police mentioned.

She was pronounced lifeless on the scene, and the 72-year-old decide was arrested and brought to jail, police mentioned in a press release. No further particulars had been launched.

A message was despatched to Anaheim police asking whether or not Ferguson has an lawyer.

Ferguson serves as a decide in a courthouse within the Orange County metropolis of Fullerton. He beforehand labored within the Orange County district lawyer’s workplace, and prosecuted drug instances, in keeping with the North Orange County Bar Association.

The courtroom declined to supply further details about the allegations.

“Although no case has been filed with our court, when appropriate we will take all necessary steps to ensure full compliance with our legal and ethical obligations,” Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge Maria Hernandez mentioned in a press release.