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predecessor law enforcement officials exist Florida The dangers he once taught his students bullying Accused of committing acts of violence against children themselves.
Tiffany Lee Griffith, 36, fort myerswas arrested on December 19 and charged with serious crimes child abuse A six-year-old boy was allegedly held underwater for “several seconds” in a hotel pool, according to a report obtained by police WPBF.
Investigators said the behavior was retaliation for the child dunking on her son, who she said is eight years old and has autism.
The incident occurred at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in Orlando when authorities said Griffith walked into the pool and started screaming at a child she believed was playing too rough with her son.
She then “put her hands on the victim’s shoulders and forced him underwater for several seconds,” according to the report. Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Surveillance video obtained by ClickOrlando shows Griffith wading over to the boy and holding him down for about two to three seconds.
Police said the boy emerged from the pool “visibly upset” and had a bloody nose. Griffith allegedly screamed at the boy’s mother before leaving the pool area.
It was later revealed that Griffith worked for the Punta Gorda Police Department from 2013 to 2018 under the name Tiffany Lee Viola.
She also served as a school resource officer and was awarded Employee of the Quarter 2016. Online posts show she talked to Charlotte High School freshman bullying and sexting.
Griffith is being held at the Osceola County Jail on aggravated charges. child abuse TOLL.
At a pretrial release hearing this week, Griffith’s husband testified that she feared her son might be in danger.
She was released on $20,000 bail Tuesday.