A Brevard County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been fired after a weekend arrest on child abuse-related charges, the agency confirmed. Officials identified the deputy as 40-year-old Richard Thompson, who was booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail and is being held without bond. Authorities have not released further public details about what allegedly happened.
According to ClickOrlando, Thompson was taken to the Volusia County Branch Jail on Saturday. The outlet reported that Thompson had been a deputy with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office for three years and that the agency terminated his employment following the arrest.
Where He Was Booked And Which Agencies Are Involved
The Volusia County Branch Jail handles pretrial bookings for the Daytona Beach area and provides bond and arraignment information through the county’s website, Volusia County Corrections. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, headquartered in Titusville, posts public records and news releases on its official site, BCSO.
Other Recent Scrutiny At The Sheriff’s Office
Thompson’s firing arrives as the sheriff’s office deals with other personnel issues this year. In January, BCSO dismissed a corrections deputy who was arrested and accused of bringing contraband, including Suboxone, into the county jail, according to ClickOrlando.
What Happens Next In The Legal Process
Charges described as relating to child abuse fall under Chapter 827 of Florida law, specifically Florida Statute 827.03. The statute defines abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of a child and allows felony prosecution in serious cases. Prosecutors with the State Attorney’s Office will review Thompson’s arrest to decide whether to file formal charges and set the case for arraignment.
Outside of confirming Thompson’s termination and booking status, officials have released few public details so far. Additional information is expected to surface through court filings and jail records as the case moves forward. This story will be updated when new official statements or court documents become available.
