Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Professional Standards Bureau
- Administrative Investigation Division
Investigative Operations Bureau
- Robbery/Homicide Unit

Deputy Jared Toro (Suspect - Arrested)
Date of Hire: 05/29/2018
Charges: One count of Domestic Battery and one count of False Imprisonment

Victim has requested to remain confidential under Amendment 6. No further details will be released that would tend to identify the victim.

What:
A Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested for Domestic Battery and False Imprisonment.

Where:
The incident occurred at a private residence in Palm Harbor. Per Florida Statute 119.071, no further details on the occurred location will be released.

When:
Deputy Toro was involved in a domestic related dispute at about 4:45 p.m., on February 10, 2021.

He was arrested at approximately 3:30 a.m., on February 11, 2021.

How/Why:

A Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested for Domestic Battery and False Imprisonment.

On February 10, 2021 at approximately 10:15 p.m., sheriff’s office supervisors began an investigation into a domestic violence incident between Deputy Jared Toro and his girlfriend.

During the investigation, detectives learned that late in the afternoon on February 10, 2021 Deputy Toro’s girlfriend confronted him about infidelity. An argument ensued while Toro was putting on his uniform and getting ready for work. The argument escalated into a physical altercation during which Toro committed domestic battery by holding the victim against a wall and handcuffing her behind her back.

The victim was forced to sit on the floor for several minutes and her movements were restrained by Toro’s application of handcuffs. Toro then removed the handcuffs and left the location.  

Toro admitted handcuffing the victim against her will. Physical evidence, including marks on the victim’s arms, and witness statements corroborated the victim’s allegations.  

Toro was arrested and charged with one count of Domestic Battery and one count of False Imprisonment and transported to the Pinellas County Jail without incident.

Toro has been relieved of his position and authority as a deputy sheriff will be placed on administrative re-assignment in a non-sworn position pending the outcome of the criminal case and an internal investigation.

The investigation continues. 

Toro booking photo