BSO Deputy Fired After Arrest on Sexual Battery Charges in Deerfield Beach

By Villij News Staff

DEERFIELD BEACH – March 17, 2026 – A Broward Sheriff’s Office detention deputy has been terminated following his arrest on multiple felony charges stemming from an alleged sexual assault at a Deerfield Beach house party.

According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, 25-year-old Edwin Horace, who was hired in June 2025, was arrested Tuesday by detectives with the agency’s Special Victims Unit. He faces two counts of sexual battery and one count of false imprisonment.

Investigators say the incident occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, March 16, when a woman reported she was sexually assaulted while attending a house party. Detectives identified Horace as the suspect.

During questioning, Horace admitted to engaging in sexual activity with the victim but told investigators the encounter was consensual. The victim, however, stated the acts were not consensual, leading to the charges.

Following his arrest, Horace was immediately terminated from his position with BSO, where he worked in the Department of Detention and Community Programs for less than one year.

As the investigation continued, detectives identified a second adult female victim who was also at the party. Authorities say additional charges have been filed, including another count of false imprisonment, one count of strangulation related to dating violence, and two counts of battery.

BSO officials confirmed the investigation remains ongoing.

In a statement, Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony said the allegations prompted swift action.

“On and off duty, I expect all employees to conduct themselves lawfully and with decency. I find the allegations in this case deeply disturbing and concerning. Therefore, immediate action was taken to terminate the probationary employee,” Tony said.

Authorities have not released additional details about the victims.