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Hardee County Sheriff's Office Terminates Deputy Nicholas Zotto

The Hardee County Sheriff's Office has fired Deputy Nicholas Zotto following the discovery of videos showing concerning behavior toward animals while he was off duty. Zotto had been employed by the agency since April 2022.

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Why It Matters

A law enforcement officer has been removed from his position due to conduct concerns, impacting the agency's staffing and public trust.

Key Facts

  • The Hardee County Sheriff's Office terminated Deputy Nicholas Zotto effective immediately.
  • The termination follows the discovery of videos depicting concerning behavior by Zotto toward animals.
  • The behavior occurred while Zotto was off duty and acting as the owner of Pawsome Sitters, LLC.
  • Nicholas Zotto was 29 years old at the time of termination.
  • Zotto had been employed by the Hardee County Sheriff's Office since April 2022.

Who's Mentioned

organizationPawsome Sitters, LLC“A business owned by the former deputy.”other29“Age of the former deputy.”organizationHardee County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency that terminated the deputy.”personNicholas Zotto“The former deputy whose employment was terminated.”