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Sheriff: Osceola County deputy arrested after aiding suspect accused of sexual contact with minor

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A deputy in Osceola County has been arrested on several serious charges, according to officials.

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The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said former deputy Arturo Dominguez was arrested for “abusing his access to law enforcement databases and aiding a suspect who was accused of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.”

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Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez held a news conference at 11 a.m. to share more details.

Channel 9 has a crew in Osceola County working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News starting at 4 p.m.

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