 It's now 8.37. Seattle Police Deputy Chief Eric Barton will not face domestic violence charges. Prosecutors in Pierce County found insufficient evidence to support claims made by his former partner. The allegations included slapping and pushing during an argument last year. A detective found no physical evidence or witnesses to corroborate those accusations. Barton is a 36-year vet of Seattle Police. He's also under investigation by the Seattle Office of Police Accountability for allegedly asking a deputy to falsify a report.