Fort Lauderdale Criminal Attorney Blog
Three Broward County Jail Deputies were placed under arrest after an investigation relating to contraband and sex. These Deputies are now facing third degree felonies punishable by up to five years in Florida State Prison.
Salisia Pascoe, 29; Kiara Monet Walker, 21, and Roderick Lorenzo Lopez, 29 – appeared in Broward Magistrate’s Court on Thursday evening. Judge John “Jay” Hurley read statements from the arrest affidavit which included allegations that Pascoe had sex with an inmate in a jail storage room. Pascoe is charged with two counts of using a two way device to facilitate a felony, one count of sexual misconduct, and one count of introduction of contraband into a detention facility.
Walker is charged with one count of using a two way communication device to commit a felony, one count of official misconduct, and one count of introduction of contraband into a detention facility. Lopez faces one count of introduction of contraband and official misconduct. All of the Deputies were released from the Broward County Jail on Thursday night. Mike Jachles of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office made it very clear that “There is an ongoing investigation and we are not revealing any information”
In order to view the Broward County Clerk information on the arrest of Broward County Jail Deputy Salisia Pasco please click here .
It is no secret that corruption is a major issue throughout the jail system. In fact, it is likely that more arrests are to follow as this investigation unfolds. It is believed that this investigation is centered around a prostitution ring within the Broward County Jail. We will continue to follow as me details are released.
If you have been arrested or believe you are currently being investigated by law enforcement and wish to speak with Fort Lauderdale criminal attorney Richard Ansara then please contact me here.
