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A Monroe County Sheriff's deputy was arrested after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend's Key West home, officials said.
Deputy Alexander Morales Jr., 26, was arrested by the Key West Police Department Monday for felony burglary of a dwelling and misdemeanor criminal mischief.
Morales allegedly broke into the ex-girlfriend's home through a bedroom window just after 4 a.m. Monday "to confront her regarding a domestic issue," officials said.
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Morales was booked into jail and suspended. He was hired by the sheriff's office in January of 2022.
"I have placed Morales on administrative leave without pay pending a pre-determination hearing regarding his employment with the Sheriff’s Office," Monroe Sheriff Rick Ramsay said in a statement. "I am committed to keeping this community informed of significant events that occur in this agency."
