An Orange County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested early on Sunday morning and charged with domestic battery, a statement from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputy Sheriff James Knepper, 31, was taken into custody by police near Hughey Avenue and Central Boulevard on Sunday just before 2:00 a.m., after it was determined he was involved in a domestic battery incident with a woman.
A police sergeant heard a loud disturbance and upon investigating determined Knepper, who was off-duty, to be involved. Knepper was arrested and charged with domestic battery.
Knepper has been relieved of his law enforcement status and reassigned to administrative duties pending the outcome of the Orlando Police Department charges, the statement from OCSO added.
See Deputy Sheriff James Knepper arrest report HERE.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Professional Standards Section will also conduct an internal investigation into the circumstances.
James Knepper has been employed with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office since January 2009. He was assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division as a patrol deputy, those duties are currently suspended.
