Daytona State College campus school safety officer arrested after alleged road rage incident
School safety officer arrested after alleged road rage incident
A Daytona State College campus safety officer was arrested Wednesday after a reported road rage incident in which he allegedly tried to grab another driver through her car window while falsely claiming to be a police officer.
PORT ORANGE, Fla. - A college campus safety officer was arrested Wednesday after a reported road rage incident in which he allegedly tried to grab another driver through her car window while falsely claiming to be a police officer.
What we know:
A Daytona State College campus safety officer, Fernando Valiente, 58, was arrested after deputies said he confronted a driver in a road rage incident while falsely claiming to be a police officer.
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Investigators said Valiente brake-checked and followed Gabriel Rosa off I-4 before pulling up beside her at a Deltona intersection, where he allegedly threatened her and reached into her car window. Deputies confirmed Valiente is not a sworn law enforcement officer.
What we don't know:
It is unclear whether Valiente has faced prior complaints of misconduct or whether Daytona State College has taken any action following his arrest. Authorities have not yet detailed what charges he will ultimately face in connection with the threats and impersonation claim.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.