Jacksonville corrections officer accused of molesting child arrested, to be fired, undersheriff says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a corrections officer accused of molestation on a victim younger than 12 years old.

Zachary S. Kovach is now facing charges of lewd and lascivious molestation on a victim younger than 12 and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, according to JSO Undersheriff Nick Burgos.

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Burgos said that JSO worked closely with the FBI on the investigation into Kovach.

Kovach, who has been employed by JSO since February 2021, will be terminated, Burgos said.

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