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UPDATED Sep 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Sep 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Pasco Deputy Fired, Arrested on Child Sex Charges
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A Pasco County Sheriff’s Office corporal, Donald Valverde, was fired and taken into custody after allegations of unlawful sexual activity with a minor. Sheriff Chris Nocco said detectives began investigating earlier in the week after an underage victim came forward, alleging abuse over a lengthy period and involving a custodial relationship.
WHO: Donald Valverde; Pasco County Sheriff’s Office; Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco; an underage victim
WHAT: Valverde was fired and arrested on charges including two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation and one count of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
WHEN: Sep 5, 2026
WHERE: Pasco County, Florida
WHY: Detectives launched an investigation earlier in the week after an underage victim came forward with allegations of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
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