GADSDEN COUNTY, FL — A deputy assigned as a school resource officer at Gadsden County High School has been arrested and charged with 6 felonies, including charges involving minors.
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Deputy Sédele Canidate was arrested on July 10th in Leon County on a warrant originating in Gadsden County. Canidate is being held in the Gadsden County Jail with no bond listed.
According to arrest records, Canidate faces the following charges:
- 2 counts of sexual battery by a law enforcement officer
- 1 count of lewd or lascivious conduct
- 2 counts of attempted solicitation of lewd and lascivious conduct
- 1 count of indecent, lewd, or lascivious touching of certain minors
The Gadsden County School District released a written statement following the arrest, saying officials have no comment on the case at this time.
"The district expects everyone who serves children in Gadsden County to protect them, treat them with respect, and ensure they are mentally and physically safe," the statement said.
ABC 27's Tatyana Purifoy reached out to the Gadsden County Sheriff's Office for more information. We received a statement from Sheriff Young that states, "Canidate will have to deal with the consequences of some poor and heinous choices. And if he’s convicted, he should be locked away for life!"
Sheriff Young continued saying, "Canidate was placed in a position of trust with our most precious and vulnerable people; our kids. It’s disheartening to hear about these type cases, but you have to deal with them and hope that those affected can recover from the mental scars."
Sheriff Young also told us he signed Canidate’s termination notice.
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