Pinellas County deputy arrested for battery

A Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy has been arrested and terminated following an investigation.

James Jones, 66, was arrested Wednesday evening for battery. He posted a $1,000 bail and was released. The officer had worked for the PCSO since 2021.

Jones was assigned to guard George Miller at the St. Petersburg-based HCA Florida Northside Hospital in December, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri explained at a media event today…

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