Alexander Shaouni (police officer)
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Alexander Shaouni
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Police officer (Orlando Police Department) |
| Employer | Orlando Police Department |
| Known for | Harassment (through abuse of power, making false statements, psychological abuse, and verbal abuse) |
| Criminal status | Nolle prosequi |
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| Penalty | Third degree felonies. 1 year-suspension. |
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| Victims | 1 |
| Country | United States of America |
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Date apprehended
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9 June 2023 |
| Imprisoned at | Seminole County Sherrif’s Office |
Alexander Shaouni is a 35-year-old former police officer who worked for the Orlando Police Department. He joined the police force as a patrol officer until his suspension and subsequent sacking from his position in 2023.[1][2]
An altercation between Shaouni and Seminole County deputy sheriff was caught on a police body camera.[1] He is facing charges as well as internal review.[1][3]
Criminality
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On June 6, 2023, Shaouni of Orlando Police Department was caught speeding, driving 80 mph in a 45 mph zone. The Seminole County deputy sheriff drove over 90 mph just to catch up to Shaouni. Shaouni can be seen and heard on the viral video with deputy sheriff saying, “What? I am going to work, my man. Why are you trying to pull me over as I am going to work?”[4][3]
Legal proceedings
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Following his arrest on June 9, 2023,[5] Shaouni and his attorney admitted to a pre-trial diversion program with a $9,000 bond[3] that led to the dismissal of multiple counts of felony between 2023 and 2024.[4][6][7]
Aftermath
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On March 2024, Shaouni pleaded not guilty as charged and is back on duty working the evening shift in the North Patrol Division.[6][8]
References
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- ^ Jump up to:a b c Roppolo, Michael (14 June 2023). “Florida Police Officer Speeding Dispute Alexander Shaouni”. CBS News. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ “Orlando Police Officer Fired After Speeding”. KLTV. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Jump up to:a b c Abad, Dylan (13 June 2023). “lorida Police Officer Drives Off”. KTLA. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Jump up to:a b Alsharif, Mirna; Brogle, Courtney (7 July 2023). “Florida Officer Lead Deputy High Speed Chase Fled Traffic”. NBC News. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Weiner, Jeff (7 July 2023). “Orlando Officer Formally Charged with Fleeing Traffic Stop”. Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Jump up to:a b Jones, Daralene (13 March 2024). “Prosecutors Dropped Charges Against an Orlando Police Officer”. WFTV. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Armstrong, Kiah (14 March 2024). “Charges Dropped After Orlando Police Officer Flees”. Fox 35 Orlando. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Argueta, Brenda (14 March 2024). “Orlando Officer Back On The Job”. WKMG-TV. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
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