An Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested Saturday after the Apopka Police Department filed a domestic-violence charge, prompting the agency to pull him from patrol while both criminal and administrative reviews play out. Officials identified the deputy as Shawn Ellis, who was booked into the Orange County Jail. The sheriff's office said Ellis was hired in September 2024 and had been working in the Uniform Patrol Division before his reassignment.
As reported by WESH, the Apopka Police Department brought the domestic-violence charge, and jail records show Ellis was booked into the county detention center on Saturday. The Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed the arrest, adding that Ellis has been relieved of all law-enforcement duties and moved to administrative work while the case proceeds. Court dates and more detailed information on the charge have not yet been released.
Sheriff response and internal probe
In a statement, Sheriff John Mina said, "Domestic violence has no place in our community or this agency," and pledged a "complete and transparent investigation" with the results to be made public once the review concludes, according to WESH. The sheriff's office said it will not comment on case details while the criminal investigation is active. Under department practice, deputies charged with crimes are typically shifted away from operational duties during both the criminal and administrative phases.
How this fits a recent pattern
The arrest adds to a string of recent incidents involving members of the sheriff's office. In December 2024, a deputy was arrested on a domestic-violence charge in Polk County, FOX 35 Orlando reported. A separate case last year involved an Orange County corrections officer accused of domestic violence in an Apopka residence, as highlighted by Hoodline.
What’s next
The domestic-violence charge against Ellis remains an allegation, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. The charge was filed by the Apopka Police Department, and the Orange County Sheriff's Office says it will complete an internal administrative review and release its findings once that probe is finished. This story will be updated as court records, official statements, or additional records become available.
