BREAKING | An 8-year veteran of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested and stripped of his badge after a young girl came forward this week with allegations of ongoing sexual abuse.
According to Sheriff Michelle Cook, a mother called the sheriff’s office Tuesday night to report a sexual battery after her 12-year-old daughter came into her room and told her about an inappropriate encounter that had occurred earlier that day, adding that it was not the first time it had happened and she wanted it to stop.
On Wednesday, Mauricio confirmed the pattern of inappropriate sexual conduct during an interview with investigators and was arrested. “I want to say to the young lady who came forward—I want to commend her for her bravery in coming forward with such a difficult conversation with her mom, Cook said in a news conference. “For a young person, a young lady, to come forward at 12-years of age to disclose such a difficult thing, she’s a very brave young girl.”
Cook said cases like these, investigating sex crimes against children, are difficult to investigate, but that there is no higher calling than ensuring the safety of children. “It is always disappointing when a deputy tarnishes the badge, but we have so many more that are committed to honoring their oath to protect and serve our community by holding criminals accountable—even if that criminal holds a badge.
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