Jacksonville Sheriff’s officer arrested for warrant issued out of Taylor County, authorities say

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville Sheriff’s officer was arrested early Friday morning. A warrant issued by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office was served on Friday by JSO’s Integrity Unit.

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In a statement made by JSO, Officer Steven D. Vereen has been arrested on charges of felony battery.

Vereen has been employed with JSO since April 2014. As a result of his arrest, he has been suspended without pay while the criminal case is pending.

This is the 6th arrest of a JSO employee this year.