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A grueling summer for the Broward Sheriff”s Office just got worse. The agency arrested one of its own this morning on charges he sexually exploited illegal immigrants. Here’s the agency’s news release:
A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy who disgraced his badge by preying
on illegal residents was arrested Monday morning on a 14-court warrant
for various offenses.Deputy Jonathan Bleiweiss, 29, who’s been with BSO for almost seven
years, faces five counts of sexual battery in a position of control or
authority, four counts of armed false imprisonment, four counts of
battery and one count of stalking.On April 23 at approximately 6:00 a.m., the adult male victim was
waiting outside an apartment complex in Oakland Park for a ride to work
when Dep. Jonathan Bleiweiss approached in a marked BSO patrol car and
requested his identification. The victim told BSO Sex Crimes detectives
that Dep. Bleiweiss placed him against the patrol unit and during the
pat down placed his hand inside the victim’s underwear and groped him.
Investigators said that during that encounter, Bleiweiss demanded the
victim’s cell phone number and proceeded to call and send him text
messages. Similar sexual encounters continued until June.Since the investigation was initiated in April, BSO detectives have
documented several victims. The illicit sex acts surfaced when an
employer of one of the victims came forward with the allegations. As a
result, Fort Lauderdale PD was contacted by an attorney and then
notified BSO’s Sex Crimes Unit when they realized the incidents
happened in Oakland Park.The investigation continues. Anyone who may have been victimized by
Jonathan Bleiweiss is urged to contact BSO Sex Crimes Detective
Graciela Benito at 954-321-4249.Bleiweiss is currently suspended without pay and being held without bond.
