A Broward Sheriff's Office sergeant has been taken into custody on multiple charges of domestic violence, following an alleged violent confrontation with a woman in Pompano Beach. The incident occurred at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, when deputies from the BSO Special Victims Unit were called to the scene after a reported disturbance.
According to investigators, a verbal argument escalated into a physical altercation between Sgt. Scott Nida, 54, and the victim, resulting in the woman sustaining facial and neck injuries. The victim claimed that Nida grabbed her arm and face, restricting her movement and causing her significant distress.
The victim stated that she was pushed to the ground and dragged across the lawn before managing to break free and flee towards her vehicle. However, Nida allegedly followed her, forcing her into the passenger seat of his car until she was able to convince him to release her.
Broward Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony has expressed disapproval for Sgt. Nida's actions, stating that "domestic violence is unacceptable, especially from someone who is sworn to uphold the law." The sheriff emphasized that the accused officer will be held to the same standards as any member of the public.
Sgt. Nida was arrested and booked into the Broward County Main Jail on charges of false imprisonment, domestic battery by strangulation, and touch or strike battery. He has been placed on administrative investigative leave without pay and remains behind bars pending a court appearance.
The incident serves as a reminder of the severity of domestic violence, with authorities urging anyone experiencing similar situations to contact local support services, including BSO Victim Services at 954-321-4200, Women in Distress at 954-761-1133, or the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1119.
According to investigators, a verbal argument escalated into a physical altercation between Sgt. Scott Nida, 54, and the victim, resulting in the woman sustaining facial and neck injuries. The victim claimed that Nida grabbed her arm and face, restricting her movement and causing her significant distress.
The victim stated that she was pushed to the ground and dragged across the lawn before managing to break free and flee towards her vehicle. However, Nida allegedly followed her, forcing her into the passenger seat of his car until she was able to convince him to release her.
Broward Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony has expressed disapproval for Sgt. Nida's actions, stating that "domestic violence is unacceptable, especially from someone who is sworn to uphold the law." The sheriff emphasized that the accused officer will be held to the same standards as any member of the public.
Sgt. Nida was arrested and booked into the Broward County Main Jail on charges of false imprisonment, domestic battery by strangulation, and touch or strike battery. He has been placed on administrative investigative leave without pay and remains behind bars pending a court appearance.
The incident serves as a reminder of the severity of domestic violence, with authorities urging anyone experiencing similar situations to contact local support services, including BSO Victim Services at 954-321-4200, Women in Distress at 954-761-1133, or the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1119.