22-114 Non-Certified Sheriff’s Office Employee Arrested Following Domestic Dispute

PCSO Employee Arrest

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau

Devan Machado (Suspect – Arrested)
Age: 26
Date of Hire: 01/28/19
Employment: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office – Forensic Science Specialist
Charges: One count of domestic battery

The incident occurred at a private residence in Seminole. Per Florida Statute 119.071(4)(c)(2) no further details on the occurred location will be released.

PINELLAS COUNTY - Deputies have arrested a non-certified employee of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office following a domestic related dispute. 

According to deputies, 26-year-old Devan Machado engaged in a verbal argument with his fiancée at their residence in Seminole. The argument became physical in nature and the victim sustained a contusion above her right eye. 

Machado was arrested and charged with one count of domestic battery. He was transported to the Pinellas County Jail. 

Machado has been employed as a non-certified, Forensic Science Specialist with the agency since 2019.

Posted by Felisha D. Barnes Wednesday, November 2, 2022 10:14:00 AM Categories: General News