Captain Gabriel Garcia of the Haines City Police Department was arrested today by federal authorities following an investigation led by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Inspector General. Garcia, who was hired by the department on November 5, 2007, was taken into custody in connection with an ongoing federal inquiry involving the VA.
The Haines City Police Department confirmed they received a copy of the indictment within the past hour and are currently reviewing the document.
The City of Haines City and the Haines City Police Department expressed strong condemnation of the arrest. “The conduct that led to this arrest is a betrayal of the badge and everything this department stands for,” said Haines City Police Chief Jay Hopwood. “Leadership in law enforcement carries a greater burden of responsibility, and when that trust is broken, it damages the profession and the community. We will not tolerate dishonor in our ranks and will continue holding ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and accountability.”
The department emphasized its commitment to fully cooperate with federal authorities and maintain public trust through transparency and accountability.
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