A Florida Highway Patrol captain who oversees the Orlando district for Troop D was arrested Wednesday in Osceola County on accusations tied to an overtime fraud probe, and another trooper is now facing a warrant in the same case.
Investigators identified the captain as Lenita King, the commanding officer for the Orlando district. Deputies with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office also served a warrant for Trooper Maurice Vilsaint in connection with the investigation, according to officials.
Arrests and charges
Jail records show King was booked in Osceola County on charges of grand theft, fraud, and falsifying records. She is being held on a $30,000 bond.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office confirmed deputies served a warrant for Trooper Vilsaint and said the warrant was issued out of Osceola County, which investigators said is the location of the alleged crime, according to WKMG ClickOrlando.
Pattern across Central Florida
The case is the latest in a string of investigations into off-duty overtime across Central Florida, where authorities say some officers are suspected of filing for hours they did not actually work.
Earlier this spring, Seminole County deputies were charged in a similar scheme, as reported by WFTV. Hoodline has also covered a Jacksonville motor-unit case involving alleged overtime padding (Jax motor cop busted).
Agency response
"No additional information has been provided at this time," WKMG ClickOrlando reported on the developing case.
It remains unclear whether the Florida Highway Patrol has placed King or Vilsaint on administrative duty while the criminal investigation plays out.
Legal implications
The counts listed in the booking records, including grand theft and falsifying records, are prosecuted under Florida law. Grand theft is defined in Florida Statutes §812.014, while falsifying records is addressed in §839.13. How prosecutors proceed will depend on the evidence gathered and any formal referral to the State Attorney’s Office.
Where to find records
Osceola County posts daily arrest reports and maintains an up-to-date online inmate database. The Corrections and Jail Services page lists the jail’s location and contact information.
For the latest booking and bond details in this or any other case, members of the public can consult Osceola County’s public records and inmate search tool on the Corrections website.
