Broward Deputy and Hollywood Police Lieutenant Arrested for Domestic Violence

Broward Deputy Arrested for Domestic Violence

• 🚨 Deputy Randall Santalis of the Broward Sheriff's Office faces charges for allegedly abusing his pregnant fiance.
• 💥 Prosecutors state Santalis punched his fiance in the stomach and face, causing her to believe her jaw was dislocated.
• ⚠️ The incident escalated with Santalis allegedly pushing his fiance down a staircase, resulting in lower back injuries, all in front of their four-year-old child.
• 🏅 Santalis, previously recognized with an award for exemplary service, now faces aggravated battery charges.

Hollywood Police Lieutenant Also Accused of Domestic Violence

• 👮 Lieutenant Saldo Perez of the Hollywood Police Department is also accused of domestic violence.
• ⚖️ Perez faces two counts of battery on a person 65 years of age or older.
• 🚶 The lieutenant, with 25 years on the force, has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.
• 📢 The Hollywood Police Department stated they take domestic violence very seriously.

Community Impact and Victim Priority

• 😟 These arrests have caused concern among residents in Broward County.
• ✅ Prosecutors emphasized that their primary focus is on the safety and well-being of the victims in these cases.