A deputy with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) was arrested over the weekend on felony and misdemeanor battery charges, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News.
Deputy Anthony Zayas, 39, was taken into custody early Sunday morning by his own agency following an alleged domestic dispute with his wife. The incident occurred Saturday night as the couple was leaving Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery.
According to the report, the argument between Zayas and his wife escalated during the drive home in their Tesla. Deputies say Zayas punched and slapped his wife multiple times in the face. The situation further deteriorated when the victim attempted to exit the vehicle, at which point Zayas allegedly pushed her out, causing her to fall violently to the ground.
The victim then called the police for assistance. She was transported to Baptist Health Homestead Hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue for medical attention.
Authorities reported that Zayas exercised his right to remain silent and did not speak to law enforcement without an attorney present.
Zayas was arrested and booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center early Sunday morning. He has since posted bond and was released from jail.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has not issued a statement regarding Zayas’ employment status at this time. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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