The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of its own narcotics detectives under allegations of document falsification, which is a third-degree felony.
On Thursday the agency held a news conference where they gave details about the investigation into Det. Bryan Burnett, who was taken into custody Thursday morning.
JSO says that one of the documents used to record things such as expenditures for property, evidence and things of that nature had been intentionally falsified.
Specifically, in Burnett's case, JSO said that there was was a discrepancy with the amount of money listed on one of those documents.
The amount was less than $200 and, if gone unnoticed, would have had no future impact on outcome of the case, according to police. JSO says it does not believe Burnett was stealing the money.
The incident occurred on May 26 and a supervisor received the case forms on May 29. Burnett was arrested on June 11.
When asked whether the discrepancy could have been a mistake, the agency replied: “This was an intentional falsification of documents, had every appearance of intentional.”
JSO said at this time motive is unclear and they have no reason to believe anyone else is involved.
Burnett has opted for leave without pay but has the option to repeal the allegations against him.