An Osceola County grand jury indicted a Kissimmee police officer following a use of force investigation into a 2023 incident.
Officer Andrew Baseggio was formally charged with Felony Battery, two counts of Tampering with a Witness, Official Misconduct, Solicitation for Perjury and misdemeanor Battery.
The charges arise from an April 22, 2023 incident when Kissimmee police officers responded to a residence on Brack Street in reference to a disturbance. During the incident, Officer Baseggio entered the home without a warrant and used force that was not consistent with Kissimmee Police Department’s use of force policy to take a man into custody, resulting in serious bodily injury to the man.
According to the State Attorney, there is also evidence that Baseggio spoke with witnesses about their testimony during the use of force investigation and wrote a falsified report to avoid an internal affairs investigation.
The State presented sufficient evidence to a grand jury to secure a six-count indictment against Officer Baseggio.
“We apply the law equally to everyone,” said State Attorney Andrew Bain. “Most law enforcement officers work tirelessly to protect and serve our community, but when one breaks the law, they will be held to the same standard as everyone else.”
Last week, Officer Baseggio turned himself in to the Osceola County jail. He will receive an appropriate bond amount in accordance with the law and his case will now proceed through the criminal justice system, according to the State Attorney’s office.
