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Santa Rosa Deputy Arrested For Felony Child Abuse
September 12, 2015
A Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested on child abuse charges.
Investigators responded to a child abuse complain Friday involving 31-year old Joshua White. According to an arrest report, White is accused of “grabbing a four-year old child by the neck and banging the child’s head on a hard surface multiple time with enough force to leave brusing on the child’s forehead.”
He was booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail on a third degree felony charge of child abuse with bond set at $5,000.
White was relieved of all law enforcement duties and was placed on administrative leave according to Sheriff’s Office procedures. An internal investigation will also follow after criminal charges are concluded. The suspension from duty will remain in effect until a complete and through administrative review in completed, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Editor’s note: Under Florida law, the mugshot of a law enforcement officer is not public record.
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16 Responses to “Santa Rosa Deputy Arrested For Felony Child Abuse”
Wondering if the mama took out an order of protection on behalf of her son, so he doesn’t have to deal with him and can feel safe? Does the boy have a child advocate that can help him? There is the story!
he just hadn’t came across the right one yet!!! come on man a kid you should be horse whipped.
HE IS NOT A MAN!!!!
What a man………
Bond is set initially by arresting officer. You give officer a hard time…more than likely he will return the favor
@Maxwell Edison—– I understand what bond is for and how the entire process works. It’s just stupid how bond is discretionary depending on the judges mood.
I pulled two peoples records who were arrested for the same crime within the last 24hrs. Neither has an extensive criminal history, nor have failure to appear, or bond jumping issues. For felony Larceny of the 3rd degree, one had a bond of $2,500 and one $1,500.
I listened to your explanation to the legal explanation of bond purposes. However, i know for a fact it’s used by judicial personnel as punishment or to make it harder to defend the case against a given person. That being said, let’s go with the intended definition of bond. It would seem in this case, a LEO would have a much higher bond than the average criminal as the LEO has much more to lose, much more likely to run in the event of a guilty verdict, and in the event of the aforesaid, knows the system and the policies and procedures that would enable him to get away with much more success than the average joe if he chose to do so.
Now whats the defense for him ?
So is that “administrative leave” paid or unpaid?
You people don’t have to see this poor child and what this man has done to him. His face is bruised not to mention other things that are not listed on the news. He has to live with what his father has done to him. This is not innocent until proven guilty this is guilty. You do not know the whole story therefore stop defending this man. Yes he is law. Enforcement but he deserves he to treated with cruel punish as this little boy did not deserve it. He did nothing wrong.
@ chris; John Q public would have been charged with aggravated child abuse because he used a weapon ( i.e. the table) to inflict injury.
M and Chris,
The purpose of a bond is to make sure someone shows up in court. It is not to punish someone. That is what sentencIng is for.He is presumed innocent until and unless he is found guilty. At that time, if it happens, a judge will punish him. Until then, he should be able to be free on bond.
@M in Bratt— Exactly ! Law enforcement should be held to a higher standard, not a lower one. If this were John Q Public, it’d be a $50,000 bond. (Example): The guy they mistakenly released from Escambia County Jail last week was in for misdemeanor shoplifting and had a $2,500 bond. But whatever, thats the way it is and it won’t change until we get a little closer to the end.
The part of this story that I find unbelievable is that he is out of jail on a $5000 bail. I certainly hope that the Court will take a more serious view of this vicious crime if the LEO is found guilty. The people that we have entrusted with enforcing our laws should be held to the highest standard if they violate that trust.
I did read this correctly? Grabbed a 4 year old by the neck and slammed head into solid surface. This is ridiculous. What lack of soul you must have to do such an act.
We wasn’t there and there has been no trial. So why judge him yet , time will tell .
How could someone be so cruel to an innocent 4 year old?
There is absolutely no excuse, reason or justification for ANY 31 year old person, man or woman to harm any child. Rules, discipline…yes, but to do this to a child….
He’ll have his day in court and hopefully the jury/judge will give more than probation and community service, if found guilty for this heinous act.