HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – An off-duty Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Detention Deputy has been arrested after detectives say he tried to pay for sex with someone he thought was a minor.
On August 13, 2022, Marvin Vasquez, 24, was arrested by the St.Petersburg Police Department (SPPD). Vasquez is now facing charges of Human Trafficking (Commercial Sexual Activity) and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.
“I am extremely disappointed that an individual who took an oath to serve and protect is now facing charges related to such egregious behavior,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “I remain committed to eradicating this vial act from our community. It will not be tolerated by anyone, and certainly not a sworn officer of the law.”
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Vasquez joined HCSO in January of 2022 and has been suspended without pay.
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