Crime & Safety

Broward Sheriff's Deputy Jemiah Thomas Accused Of Sending Sexual Texts To 17-Year-Old Girl

Deputy Jemiah Thomas, 35, was taken into custody following a departmental investigation over his alleged interactions with a teen girl.

(CBS Miami)

October 25, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE - A Broward County Sheriff's deputy was arrested Tuesday after he was accused of sending sexually charged texts to a 17-year-old girl he met while on duty and responding to a domestic violence call, authorities said.

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Deputy Jemiah Thomas, 35, was taken into custody following an investigation by the department over his alleged interactions with a teen girl, Sheriff Gregory Tony said during an afternoon news conference.

He said Thomas has been suspended without pay, pending the investigation and its outcome.

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