PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – On February 10, 2021, at approximately 10:15 p.m., sheriff’s office supervisors began an investigation into a domestic violence incident between Deputy Jared Toro and his girlfriend.
During the investigation, detectives learned that late in the afternoon on February 10, 2021 Deputy Toro’s girlfriend confronted him about infidelity.
An argument ensued while Toro was putting on his uniform and getting ready for work. The argument escalated into a physical altercation during which Toro committed domestic battery by holding the victim against a wall and handcuffing her behind her back.
Investigators say the victim was forced to sit on the floor for several minutes, and Toro’s handcuffs restrained her movements. Toro then removed the handcuffs and left the location.
Toro admitted handcuffing the victim against her will. Physical evidence, including marks on the victim’s arms, and witness statements corroborated the victim’s allegations.
Toro was arrested and charged with one count of Domestic Battery and one count of False Imprisonment and transported to the Pinellas County Jail without incident.
Toro has been relieved of his position and authority as a deputy sheriff will be placed on administrative re-assignment in a non-sworn position pending the outcome of the criminal case and an internal investigation.
The investigation continues and we will update this story as details are released.