BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Brevard County sheriff’s corrections deputy is behind bars in Orange County on Monday.
Amony Robillard was arrested Saturday morning on charges of robbery with a firearm, false imprisonment and extortion.
>>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<
Robillard was arrested following an investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office regarding an incident involving Robillard on Nov. 19.
Robillard, who lives in Osceola County, was arrested by the Osceola sheriff deputies after detectives with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office obtained an arrest warrant for the charges.
Read: Father of 12 killed in apartment complex shooting, family says
Robillard is being held at the Orange County Jail Complex on a “no bond” status.
Read: Omicron variant: What are the symptoms; are vaccines effective; what we know now
“I am disgusted by the alleged actions of this individual that have resulted in his arrest, and as such, I have directed my staff to facilitate his termination from our agency,” Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey said. “As everyone knows, I am extremely proud of the amazing men and women of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office who work hard every day to bring honor to our badge. An incident of this nature is absolutely unacceptable to me and I can assure you that our team will be doing everything possible to assist and support the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in their investigation, so that justice can be served.”
Read: Kissimmee police lieutenant arrested on charges of domestic violence, officers say
Robillard began his employment with the sheriff’s office in March 2020, and is being held at the Orange County Jail.
Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
