Apr 30, 2026
A Sarasota probationary police officer has been arrested and fired after being accused of battery on a 16-year-old girl.The Sarasota Police Department (SPD) said 38-year-old Gabriel Ornellas-Victorio was arrested on Thursday for charges of "simple battery for intentionally touching or striking another person against the will of the other."An internal investigation began after a complaint about his off-duty behavior was filed with the agency, officers said. While on administrative leave starting April 2, a separate complaint prompted a criminal investigation.Based on probable cause found during that investigation, Ornellas-Victorio was terminated on Thursday.Ornellas-Victorio is being held at the Sarasota County Jail. He had been with the agency for over a year. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Megan Buck at 941-263-6067. ...read more read less
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