Okeechobee County detective on leave after jail inmate alleges sexual misconduct
July 7th, 2009 by Ana X. Ceron
T.J. Brock
Det. Sgt. T.J. Brock, 51, was placed on leave after sheriff’s officials learned from the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Friday that a 39-year-old female inmate at the Okeechobee County jail reported the incident, Undersheriff Noel Stephen said today.
The woman said the incident took place at the sheriff’s office, Stephen said, but declined to explain how the woman, who had been incarcerated since April, made her way from the jail to the sheriff’s office, citing ongoing criminal and internal investigations into the allegations.
But Stephen did say the woman was not raped.
The woman has been transported to another facility while the investigations are underway, Stephen said.
Brock is a 24-year veteran on the force who is assigned to the criminal investigations division, Stephen said.
Tags: detective, Federal Bureau of Investigation, inmate, internal affairs, investigation, Noel Stephen, Okeechobe County Sheriff's Office, Okeechobee County jail, sexual misconduct, T.J. Brock
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July 7th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I honestly hope that the public and the media don’t prosecute this 24 year officer on the word of an inmate before a thorough investigation has been conducted.
July 7th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Ive known TJ for almost 20 years and he is one of the finest people Ive ever met.He loves his family,he loves his job and most of all he loves his God.This is untrue and the truth will come out.The accuser is in jail and now her word it the truth?I think not……………
July 8th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
TJ, we love you and are praying for you and your family. We are trusting the Father for His sufficiency and for His goodness to come through at this time in your life. May the truth set you free and give you His perfect peace…