Central Florida Parents Charged for Assaulting School Resource Officer
Incident Sparks Outrage
Two central Florida parents, Jorge Rivera, 46, and his wife, Dagmarie Aponte Iturrino, 45, have been charged criminally after a mother pushed a middle school resource officer and the father punched her in the face, authorities said.
Charges and Incident
Rivera and Iturrino were charged Tuesday with battery on a law enforcement agent and armed robbery, among other charges, because Rivera took the deputy’s taser weapon after she had been knocked to the ground. According to an arrest report, Rivera became angry during a meeting in the deputy’s school office after she told the parents that another student wouldn’t face charges for throwing a shoe at their 11-year-old son, who also was in the office during the confrontation.
Bodycam Video Reveals Altercation
In a hallway after exiting the office, Aponte Iturrino placed herself between the deputy and her husband and pushed the deputy, the report said. During the struggle, Rivera punched the deputy in the face and then took her taser, according to bodycam video released by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Consequences for the Deputy
After a few moments, the deputy got on her feet, drew her weapon and ordered Rivera to drop the taser, the report said. She then handcuffed Rivera. The deputy was treated by paramedics for a possible concussion and taken to a hospital for treatment, according to the report.
Reactions and Investigation
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood expressed outrage over the incident, stating, “To say, ‘I’m furious,’ is beyond. There’s no reason I have a deputy with a concussion for something so trivial.” Online court records showed no attorneys for the parents.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of respecting law enforcement officials and the consequences of assaulting them. The charges filed against the parents are a reminder that such behavior will not be tolerated.
FAQs
Q: What charges were filed against the parents?
A: Rivera and Iturrino were charged with battery on a law enforcement agent and armed robbery, among other charges.
Q: What sparked the altercation?
A: The parents became angry after being told that another student wouldn’t face charges for throwing a shoe at their 11-year-old son.
Q: What happened during the altercation?
A: Aponte Iturrino pushed the deputy, and Rivera punched her in the face and took her taser.
Q: What was the outcome for the deputy?
A: The deputy was treated for a possible concussion and taken to a hospital for treatment.
