Former Citrus County Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charge
A former corrections officer from Citrus County, Justin Harvey, has pleaded guilty in Tampa to accepting a bribe while employed at the Citrus County Detention Facility. The Department of Justice announced the plea, and Harvey faces a maximum of 15…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 22, 2026 —
TAMPA, FL – Justin Harvey, a former corrections officer previously employed at the Citrus County Detention Facility, has pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the plea, which took place in Tampa.
Harvey, a resident of Citrus County, admitted to the charges related to accepting illicit payments during his tenure as a corrections officer. The details of the bribe, including the amount and the circumstances under which it was accepted, were not provided in the announcement.
As a result of his guilty plea, Harvey now faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison. Sentencing details and the specific date for the sentencing hearing were not immediately available.
The U.S. Department of Justice is prosecuting the case. Further information regarding the investigation and the plea agreement is expected to be released as the legal process continues.
Story summarized from the original created by Ashley Suter on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
