School Security Monitor Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Minor

Arrest of School Employee

• 🚨 A 27-year-old security monitor at West Broward High School was arrested on Friday by Pembroke Pines police.
• 📌 The arrest was made on charges of sexual battery of a minor that occurred in Miami-Dade County.

Allegations and Incident Details

• 📅 The incident allegedly took place in August of last year, involving a 17-year-old victim.
• 📸 The accuser reported being taken to a condo to assist Joseph and another man with photography work.
• 🍻 During this time, the accuser claims he was given an alcoholic drink, forced into a sex act with both men, and inappropriately touched.
• 🤫 The accuser stated that Joseph threatened him, saying he would be killed if he revealed what happened.

Investigation and Legal Proceedings

• 📞 The victim contacted officers late last month, leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant.
• 🏢 Joseph was arrested at his workplace, West Broward High School.
• ⚖️ Although held in the Broward County Jail, Joseph is expected to be transferred to a jail in Miami-Dade County, where the crime was committed.
• ⚠️ Police are using this incident to remind students to be cautious about who they communicate with on social media and phones.