An Orange County sheriff's deputy has found himself on the wrong side of the law after being arrested on DUI charges early Wednesday morning. According to ClickOrlando, Thomas Boggs, who has been with the Orange County Sheriff's Office since May 2015, is no longer performing law enforcement duties and has been reassigned to administrative tasks while the situation is being investigated.
Sheriff John Mina emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, "As law enforcement officers, we must be held to the highest standards of conduct whether on duty or off duty." Mina expressed his commitment to maintaining these standards within his department, "I am committed to ensuring that those who serve the community as Orange County deputies follow the laws that they are responsible to uphold," in a statement, as cited by FOX 35 Orlando.
While details surrounding the arrest itself remain undisclosed, the process set forth by the sheriff's department indicates that once the criminal case against Boggs is complete, an internal investigation will follow. The Orange County Sheriff's Office has assured the public that the findings of this investigation will be made available once concluded.
Deputy Boggs, who was apprehended by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, reportedly worked with the Uniform Patrol Division before his arrest. His transition to administrative duties is part of the Orange County Sheriff's promise to ensure accountable law enforcement within the community. Further information about the case has yet to be released, as the matter is still under judicial consideration.
