Former officer charged with battery, previously cited for petit theft

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A former officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is accused of hitting a woman who was handcuffed.

The officer, Akinyemi A. Borisade, 26, was fired and faces a battery charge. He was on the force for about 13 months.

Action News Jax learned Borisade received a citation in December 2008 for petit theft in Duval County. He was 19 at the time.

Borisade pleaded no contest to the citation.

The citation said Borisade tried leaving a store without paying for items. He was taken into custody without incident.

Action News Jax is working to learn how he was hired. Watch Action News Jax beginning at 5 p.m. for the latest.

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