The incident occurred about 4:45 p.m. Feb. 10 at a private residence in Palm Harbor.
Sheriffâs office supervisors began an investigation about 10:15 p.m. Feb. 10 into an incident between Deputy Jared Toro, 23, and his girlfriend, according to a press release.
Detectives learned that late in the afternoon on Feb.10, Toroâs girlfriend confronted him about infidelity. Detectives say 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.
Detectives say the victim was forced to sit on the floor for several minutes and her movements were restrained by the handcuffs. Toro then removed the handcuffs and left.