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UPDATED Sep 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Sep 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Pasco deputy arrested, fired over alleged minor abuse
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A Pasco County sheriff’s deputy, Corporal Donald Valverde, was arrested and terminated after investigators accused him of sexually abusing a minor. Sheriff Chris Nocco said Valverde faces two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation and one count of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
WHO: Corporal Donald Valverde; Sheriff Chris Nocco; investigators; an alleged minor victim
WHAT: Valverde was arrested and fired over allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, with charges including lewd and lascivious molestation and unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Pasco County, Florida
WHY: The arrest and termination followed allegations that Valverde sexually abused a minor, prompting investigators to act after the victim came forward.
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