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Former Hendry County Deputy Sentenced for Civil Rights Abuse
A former Hendry County Sheriff’s Deputy has been sentenced to federal prison for violating the civil rights of an individual and obstructing justice. Tyler Williams (30, Hendry County) was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Sheri P. Chappell.
The conviction stems from an incident that occurred on July 4, 2023, when Williams, while acting under color of law, willfully deprived the civil rights of an individual by throwing him to the ground while he was handcuffed, knocking him unconscious. Williams then wrote a false justification for the use of force in an incident report, obstructing justice.
According to evidence presented at trial, a federal jury found Williams guilty on February 7, 2025. The case was investigated by the FBI Tampa Field Office and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Patrick L. Darcey and Jesus M. Casas.
The incident report written by Williams after the altercation was found to be a blatant attempt to cover up his actions. The report claimed that the individual was resisting arrest, but the evidence presented in court showed that this was not the case.
The sentence handed down by Judge Chappell is a significant blow to Williams and serves as a reminder that law enforcement officials are not above the law. The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has since released a statement stating that they take the allegations seriously and are cooperating fully with the investigation.
Williams’s sentence is a testament to the importance of holding law enforcement accountable for their actions. The community can rest assured that justice has been served in this case.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Public Corruption|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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