DeSoto Co. corrections sergeant charged with assaulting two inmates; fired after investigation

DeSoto jail guard fired, arrested after video shows alleged assault on inmates

Tovar was relieved of his duties and fired from the sheriff’s office.

DeSoto Co. corrections sergeant charged with assaulting two inmates; fired after investigation

A former DeSoto County detention sergeant was arrested Tuesday on two counts of battery for allegedly using unlawful force against inmates at the county jail, according to the Desoto County Sheriff's Office.Luis Tovar, 29, who served as a detention sergeant and shift supervisor, was fired from his position after his arrest, Sheriff James Potter announced in a statement.Potter said on the morning of Dec. 13, Tovar was working his shift at the DeS…

DeSoto County Jail Guard Fired and Arrested After Video Shows Alleged Assault on Inmates - Entertainment Unleashed Here

A corrections deputy in DeSoto County, Florida has been fired and arrested after surveillance footage appeared to capture him assaulting two inmates during a cell transfer earlier this month. The incident has led to both criminal charges and an internal investigation, raising concerns over the conduct and oversight of jail personnel. Surveillance Video Shows Violent ...