Brevard Deputy Fired, Arrested Following Child Abuse Investigation

A Brevard County sheriff’s deputy has been terminated and taken into custody on charges of child abuse and battery, according to official statements from the sheriff’s office.

The deputy, identified as Richard Thompson, was arrested in Volusia County. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Thompson had been fired from the agency the day prior to his arrest.

Thompson now faces charges of battery and child abuse. No further details on the alleged incident have been released by law enforcement at this time.