A Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputy was arrested last Tuesday on charges of aggravated battery and criminal mischief following a domestic incident involving a pregnant woman, officials confirmed.
Deputy Randall Saintilus, 31, reportedly became involved in a verbal and physical altercation over alleged infidelity. During the confrontation, investigators said, Saintilus caused the woman to fall down a staircase, injuring her back.
Authorities also noted prior incidents of domestic violence, including an earlier episode in which Saintilus broke the victim’s phone, and are investigating other allegations from witnesses.
Saintilus, who has been with the BSO since July 2018, was booked into Broward Main Jail and placed on unpaid administrative leave pending the ongoing investigation.
“There is zero tolerance for domestic violence, and victims need to know that no one has the right to harm them,” Broward Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony said in a statement Wednesday. “I want those suffering from domestic violence to know that help is available, and victims do not have to suffer in silence. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 for help.”
Meanwhile, authorities reported that a Hollywood Police Department lieutenant was also arrested last week on two counts of domestic battery on a person 65 or older, highlighting continued scrutiny of law enforcement personnel involved in domestic violence cases.
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