Domestic Battery, Burglary Charges Filed Against Pinellas Deputy

SEMINOLE, FL — A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested after being accused of domestic-related burglary with battery.

According to the sheriff's office, at 9:35 on Saturday, Cpl. Michael Deerman II, 35, was involved in a domestic dispute with his ex-wife at a home in Seminole.

During the investigation, detectives said Deerman entered the home after being told not to enter by the ex-wife, who is the sole homeowner. Deerman shoved his foot in the door and grabbed his ex-wife's arm, placing it behind her back. He then pushed her into a wall and entered the home, according to detectives.

The ex-wife had bruising on her arm as a result.

Deerman was taken into custody and charged with one count of burglary with battery.

Deerman was hired by the sheriff's office on April 24, 2017.