Former Pasco County Corporal Arrested, Fired Amid Multiple Charges
A former Pasco County corporal, Donald Valverde, has been arrested and fired after facing multiple charges including unlawful sexual activity with a minor and lewd and lascivious molestation for crimes that occurred in Pasco County over a lengthy period.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 5, 2026 —
A former corporal with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, identified as Donald Valverde, has been arrested and subsequently terminated from his position. The charges against Valverde include multiple offenses, notably unlawful sexual activity with a minor and lewd and lascivious molestation. These alleged crimes are reported to have taken place in Pasco County over an extended duration.
The specifics regarding the timeline of the alleged incidents are not detailed, only that they occurred over a ‘lengthy period’. Similarly, the exact date of Valverde’s arrest and termination was not immediately available. His employment status with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has concluded following these accusations.
The charges of unlawful sexual activity with a minor and lewd and lascivious molestation are serious offenses. Law enforcement agencies typically conduct thorough investigations when such allegations arise. The outcome of these legal proceedings will be determined through the judicial process.
Further details regarding the investigation, including the precise period during which the alleged crimes took place and the specific dates of Valverde’s arrest and subsequent firing, were not provided in the available information. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed Valverde is no longer employed by the department.
Story summarized from the original created by Julie Salomone on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.
