Florida Department of Corrections Banner, Secretary Mark S. Inch

 

PRESS RELEASE
May 10, 2021

Contact: FDC Communications
(850) 488-0420
 

Two Inmates Arrested Following Assaults on Correctional Officer
FDC’s Office of Inspector General investigates, arrests both inmates for attack

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Correctional Officer was physically attacked while on duty. The incident resulted in a swift arrest of the attackers by the FDC Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

On May 4, at Cross City Correctional Institution in Dixie, Inmate Octavio Roca (DC# Y57082) and Inmate Sergio Corona (DC#M62235) attacked a correctional officer who sustained injuries as a result. The incident was brought under control by additional officers who responded to assist.

“Every day correctional officers go willingly into harm's way in service to our state. I commend the courage and strength displayed by our officer during and after this dangerous attack.” Secretary Mark Inch said, “I appreciate the swift action taken by the Inspector General which led to these arrests.”

The FDC Office of Inspector General conducted a criminal investigation into the incident. Inmate Roca was arrested on charges of Aggravated Battery. Inmate Corona was arrested on charges of Aggravated Battery and Possession of a Weapon

Both inmates were transferred to Dixie County Jail for booking.

Click here to see the affidavit for Octavio Roca


Click here to see the affidavit for Sergio Corona

The following exemptions apply to the redactions:

Medical information pertaining to a prospective, current, or former officer or employee. § 119.071(4)(b), F.S.

Information regarding a victim’s statement and identity. § 945.10(1)(f); 119.071(2)(j), F.S.

The home addresses, telephone numbers, including cellular and personal pager numbers, social security numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of active or former department employees and/or their spouses and children; places of employment; daycare facilities, and/or schools of active or former department employees’ spouses and children. (sections 119.071 (4)(d), F.S. and 945.10(1)(e), F.S.

All information “revealing the substance of a confession” by a person arrested until there is a final disposition in the case. 119.071[2][e], F.S.

For more information regarding the Department’s Office of Inspector General, please visit www.dc.state.fl.us/ig/index.html

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