A Hillsborough County deputy has been arrested for battery, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday.
M V, 38, who is a deputy with HCSO is accused of battering a woman at their Mulberry home following an altercation.
On Saturday, Polk County deputies responded to their Mulberry home, where they took Verkest into custody after discovering he had battered the woman. V was also placed under a Baker Act based on comments he made, the sheriff’s office said.
“Deputies are entrusted with the responsibility to serve as role models in our community, and this behavior is completely unacceptable and disappointing,” Sheriff C C said. “I expect every HCSO deputy to hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct and integrity, both in their professional and personal lives.”
The deputy is facing a charge of domestic violence battery.
V was hired by HCSO in September 2017. He is now on unpaid administrative leave as the investigation continues.
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Source: wfla
