Arrest of Vincent Crump
March 07, 2018
On February 24, 2018 the Consolidated Dispatch Agency (CDA) received a call reference a Tallahassee Police Officer sexually assaulting a woman on a traffic stop, near the area of Thomasville Road and Hermitage Drive. TPD immediately sent investigative personnel to meet with the victim for an interview, collect evidence, and provide victim services. Officer Vincent Crump was identified as the involved officer and was immediately placed on administrative leave. During the initial investigation, the evidence supported that actions taken by Officer Crump violated the public’s trust and values of the Tallahassee Police Department, and he was subsequently terminated on February 25, 2018.
After conducting a thorough investigation and presenting it to the State Attorney’s Office, probable cause was established for the arrest of Vincent Crump for Sexual Assault. For further details, the probable cause affidavit is attached to this release and has been redacted in accordance with Florida Statute 119.
Arrested:
Vincent Crump | Black Male | DOB: 01/19/1975
Charges:
Three counts of Sexual Battery by a Law Enforcement Officer pursuant to Florida Statute 794.011(4e7).
“I want to apologize to the victim for the actions of Mr. Crump. I am proud of her courageous decision to come forward, so Mr. Crump can be held accountable, and we can ensure that he does not have the opportunity to prey on our community,” said Chief Michael J. DeLeo.
Chief DeLeo continued, “Mr. Crump’s actions were a terrible abuse of power by someone in whom we placed our trust. Abuses of power and disregard for the community’s trust will not be tolerated. The Tallahassee Police Department’s investigation and work with the State Attorney’s Office demonstrate that no one is above the law, and that everyone, regardless of position, is accountable for their decisions.”
“The Tallahassee Police Department has a proud tradition of service to this community, and we will not allow the actions of one individual to tarnish the outstanding work of the hundreds of dedicated members of this agency. We are committed to our community and will continue to work diligently to earn and keep the public’s trust and confidence,” Chief DeLeo stated.
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