Following a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) investigation, charges have been filed against two Central Florida law enforcement officers for falsifying a report. FDLE began its investigation in June at the request of Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood. Investigators said Orange County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brian Calkins gave Phillip Donaldson—who at the time was […]
Flagler County, Florida — Sheriff Rick Staly took swift action after it was discovered that one of his deputies had been harassing and stalking victims. The first victim, a 67-year-old Palm Coast man, had been the victim of an assault and battery at the hands of his neighbor. During that case, Deputy Dedorious Varnes responded […]
Perry, Florida — A Taylor County Sheriff’s Office deputy who has been under investigation for excessive use of force was arrested on May 5. Deputy Michael O’Connor has been under investigation since April 15 following an arrest on April 14, in which he was accused of using more force than necessary. O’Connor was not truthful […]