A Bradenton police officer is out of a job after a domestic-violence arrest that city officials say prompted swift action from the department. Officer Quinlyn Parnau, 29, was taken into custody by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and now faces criminal allegations tied to the case. The department says it moved quickly to terminate his employment after learning of the arrest.
In a news release posted by the Bradenton Police Department, the agency confirmed that Parnau’s employment was ended and said the matter has been turned over to investigators. The release listed the department’s public information office as the contact while the probe continues, and it did not include details of the alleged incident.
Charges and chief’s response
According to WTSP, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Parnau on charges of domestic battery and burglary of an occupied dwelling. The outlet also reported that Parnau joined the Bradenton Police Department in 2020. In that report, Bradenton Police Chief Josh Cramer said the department follows a zero-tolerance policy for acts of domestic violence by officers.
Investigation underway
The Bradenton Police Department’s release notes that county authorities are handling the criminal investigation, while any internal administrative review by BPD will wait until the criminal case is resolved. Prosecutors will decide whether to file formal charges in court. So far, officials have not released additional public details about evidence or the circumstances surrounding the arrest.
Two officers fired in two weeks
Parnau’s termination comes just days after the department dismissed another officer. MySuncoast reported on April 22 that Officer Nicolas Leeman was fired after being arrested on child-abuse allegations. Local station Fox13 also covered that earlier case, highlighting a rapid series of personnel shakeups at the agency this month.
Bradenton Police Department officials say they will release more information as the investigations move forward. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and BPD have declined to comment further beyond their public statements, and upcoming court records are expected to show the next steps in the criminal case.
