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Newly released video shows alleged attack on school resource deputy at Deltona Middle School

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Published  November 20, 2024 11:31pm EST
Volusia County
FOX 35 Orlando

Man who allegedly attacked SRO bonds out of jail

A man arrested for allegedly assaulting a Volusia County school resource officer bonded out of jail late Wednesday. His wife, also charged in the incident, bonded out on Tuesday.

DELTONA, Fla. - New body camera footage shows a couple attacking a school resource deputy at Deltona Middle School on Tuesday, authorities said.  

The confrontation stemmed from an earlier incident in which the couple’s son was charged with battery for allegedly pushing a girl in a school hallway.  

Initially, the situation appeared calm as Deputy Julia Curtin spoke with the parents, Jorge Rivera and Dagmarie Aponte Iturrino, about their son's charges. However, the exchange quickly escalated.  

According to deputies, Rivera punched Curtin and grabbed her Taser, causing her to suffer a concussion. Curtin managed to get back on her feet, draw her firearm, and subdue Rivera before placing him in handcuffs.  

Video shows alleged attack on school resource deputy

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Rivera faced a judge Wednesday afternoon and bonded out of jail late Wednesday evening.

"I’m appointing the public defender to represent you here at first appearance," the judge told him. "You’ve been charged with the following offenses, and based on the documents in the court file, I do find probable cause for each of them."  

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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood expressed outrage over the attack.  

"I am not going to have pieces of [expletive] like that come in and attack a deputy doing their job and not expect they’re going to be held accountable for that," Chitwood said.  

Rivera faces multiple charges, including battery on a law enforcement officer, robbery, grand theft, and resisting arrest with violence. His bond was set at $42,000.  

Aponte was also arrested in connection with the incident and later released on bond. She is a teacher at Volusia County Schools and the district tells FOX 35 that the incident is under investigation. 

The concussed deputy is recovering at home and the sheriff's office said she is doing alight.

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