On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Francisco Estrella was arrested by the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office on charges of Interception of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communication; Disclosure of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communication; Disclosure or Use of Confidential Criminal Justice Information; Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communication Device; Accessing Computer or Electronic Devices Without Authorization or Exceeding Authorization.
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Estrella was hired in September of 2022. He has been relieved of all law enforcement duties without pay while the criminal case is under way. Once the criminal proceedings are complete, an OCSO administrative investigation will be conducted and the results of that investigation will be public.
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“These are very serious criminal allegations. It is completely unacceptable for any law enforcement officer to misuse the power and authority of their job,” said Sheriff John Mina. “At the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, we hold our deputies to the highest ethical standards, and we will not tolerate anyone breaking the law within our ranks.”
