Pinellas Corrections Deputy Arrested After Punching Inmate in Chest, Eye: Sheriff

Pinellas deputy arrested, fired after punching inmate in hospital, sheriff says

James Jones, 66, “didn’t act as a deputy sheriff should act,” Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said Thursday.

“Slam-Dunk” Punch In Hospital Room Costs Pinellas County Deputy His Job

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri announced on Thursday that a corrections deputy has been fired and arrested for beating an inmate. The incident happened while the inmate was restrained in a hospital bed recovering from surgery. The situation involves 56-year-old George Miller, who has been in jail since May 2025 on […] “Slam-Dunk” Punch In Hospital Room Costs Pinellas County Deputy His Job

Pinellas corrections deputy arrested after punching inmate in chest, eye: sheriff

LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri discussed the arrest and termination of a deputy from the Department of Detention and Corrections on Thursday morning. Deputy James Jones was arrested after hitting an inmate, George Miller, who was booked into the jail in May of 2025, Gualtieri said. On Nov. 20, 2025, while [...]

Pinellas detention deputy arrested for punching inmate in the face, sheriff says

"He lost his cool, he lost his temper, punched him in the chest," Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said of a detention deputy who was arrested and fired.

Corrections officer arrested for allegedly assaulting inmate being treated at hospital

A corrections officer with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested and fired after he allegedly assaulted an inmate who was being treated at the hospital.

Pinellas County deputy arrested for battery

A Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy has been arrested and terminated following an investigation. James Jones, 66, was arrested Wednesday evening for battery. He posted a $1,000 bail and was released. The officer had worked for the PCSO since 2021. Jones was assigned to guard George Miller at the St. Petersburg-based HCA Florida Northside Hospital in December… Source