A deputy in Pasco County was arrested on Saturday after being accused of molesting a minor, authorities said.
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According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, Pasco Sheriff’s Corporal Donald Valverde, 37, was charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation and unlawful sexual activity involving a minor.
The sheriff’s office said the alleged incident happened while Valverde was off-duty.
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Sheriff Chris Nocco said that the victim is safe and is receiving the necessary resources.
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An investigation into the incident remains active.