An Orlando police officer is now on the other side of the badge after his ex-girlfriend told investigators he repeatedly showed up at her apartment, left gifts she did not want, and threatened to force his way inside. According to court documents reviewed by local media, the woman turned over Ring camera clips and phone records that she says back up her story. The arrest has triggered both a criminal investigation and an internal review at the Orlando Police Department.
Allegations and Evidence in the Affidavit
As reported by ClickOrlando, booking records show 32-year-old Damon Alexander Daniels is facing a charge of aggravated stalking with a credible threat. The arrest affidavit states that Orlando officers responded around 3 a.m. last Wednesday to take a written statement from the woman, who told detectives she ended the relationship in December 2025.
According to the paperwork, she provided Ring doorbell videos that allegedly show Daniels knocking on her door and lingering outside her unit on multiple dates. One clip reportedly captures a Jan. 19 visit in which Daniels is accused of hiding beside the apartment, and another from Feb. 4 allegedly shows him standing outside for about 30 minutes while demanding that certain property be returned.
What Florida Law Says About Aggravated Stalking
Under Florida law, aggravated stalking occurs when a person willfully and repeatedly follows or harasses someone and makes a credible threat that puts the victim in reasonable fear for their safety. It is a third-degree felony. The statute also covers cyberstalking and allows judges to issue long-term no-contact orders and to stack penalties depending on the circumstances of the case. Those provisions are spelled out in Florida Statute 784.048, according to the Florida Senate.
Officer’s Status and What Happens Next
According to the Orlando Police Department, Daniels was hired in February 2024 and has been placed on paid administrative leave while both the criminal case and an internal investigation play out. Booking records list the charge as aggravated stalking with a credible threat, and he was scheduled for an initial court appearance on Wednesday afternoon, ClickOrlando reports. The department has not released additional details about the internal personnel review.
Oversight Questions and Similar Cases
Accusations that officers use their position or on-duty time to follow or harass ex-partners have surfaced in Florida before, raising broader questions about oversight and how departments monitor access to sensitive systems. In one example, CrimeOnline reported in 2025 that a Florida officer was charged after allegedly using police databases and cameras to track a former girlfriend.
Advocates say that tighter independent audits and clearer access logs could help catch misuse more quickly while still protecting both privacy and legitimate investigative work…