CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – On Tuesday, 34-year-old David Lee of Beverly Hills, FL, was arrested on a warrant for one count of battery of a Law Enforcement Officer, as a result of an investigation by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Behavioral Health Unit (BHU).
CoreCivic staff reported to their chain of command that Correctional Officer Lee may have battered a fellow correctional officer while in the performance of daily operations at the Citrus County Detention Facility.
Lee was subsequently placed on administrative leave as a result of their internal investigation.
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Upon notification of CoreCivic, Detective Ramon Rivera with CCSO’s BHU immediately began the interview process, speaking with the victim and witnesses regarding the battery allegation.
The initial report stated the victim was speaking with Lee, at which time he subsequently and without provocation, became aggressive and battered the victim.
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After completing a thorough investigation, Detective Rivera obtained evidence that supported the victim’s statements and acquired a warrant for Lee’s arrest.
“We have zero tolerance for violence in the workplace,” said Sheriff Prendergast. “Often, crimes of this nature can go unreported, but I am glad that we were able to start an investigation alongside CoreCivic and quickly put an end to Lee’s threatening presence. At no point should anyone be bullied, let alone battered while trying to do their job.”
Lee was taken into custody at the Citrus County Detention Facility, where he is being held on a $5,000.00 bond.
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