Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood melted the badge of disgraced former deputy Stephen Corbin. The symbolic gesture was captured on video and posted on social media, and was seen by a class of new adjunct recruits.
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“As promised. I said we were melting the badge of a former congressman who disgraced our agency (Stephen Corbin). Here he is, with our current class of deputy recruits looking on,” Chitwood stated in the video.
As promised. I said we were melting down the badge of a former MP who disgraced our agency (Stephen Corbin). Here it is, with our current class of attached recruits looking on. @VolusiaSheriff pic.twitter.com/fl95QuOAox
— Mike Chitwood (@SheriffChitwood) June 21, 2024
Corbin's dramatic badge meltdown follows a series of events that led to his arrest and resignation. Last month, Corbin was accused of threatening a woman with arrest if he did not have sex with her. The events took place in Daytona Beach in the early hours of the morning. Although Corbin was off-duty and in plainclothes, he was driving a marked patrol car.
— Daytona Beach Police (@DaytonaBchPD) May 16, 2024
The victim reported that Corbin held her against her will and made coercive threats. After negotiating his release, he immediately contacted the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD). The investigation revealed evidence of another assault by Corbin on the same day.
Upon learning of these allegations, Sheriff Chitwood acted quickly and began the process of terminating Corbin's employment. Rather than face the layoff, Corbin resigned the same day. In an official statement, Chitwood expressed his deep disappointment: “To say I am disappointed in his behavior is an understatement. His actions not only bring his own name into disrepute, but tarnish the sheriff's office badge and reputation of our entire organization.”
The DBPD conducted an investigation, establishing probable cause to arrest Corbin. He was charged with two counts of bribery, assault, false imprisonment and solicitation for prostitution. Corbin was arrested.
JUST IN: Judge sets bond at $90,000 for former Volusia Rep. Stephen Corbin. Corbin is accused of holding a woman against her will and demanding sexual acts inside his marked cruiser on Monday. He was arrested last night. @news6wkmg pic.twitter.com/drO34IX7CL
— Molly Reed (@Mollyreednews) May 16, 2024
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