Sheriff Mike Chitwood of Volusia County Sheriff melted down the badge of disgraced former deputy Stephen Corbin. The symbolic gesture was captured on video and posted on social media, and a class of new Deputy Recruits watched it.
“As promised. I said we would melt down the badge of a former deputy who disgraced our agency (Stephen Corbin). Here it is, with our current class of Deputy Recruits watching,” Chitwood declared in the video.
As promised. I said we would melt down the badge of a former deputy who disgraced our agency (Stephen Corbin). Here it is, with our current class of Deputy Recruits watching. @VolusiaSheriff [1] pic.twitter.com/fl95QuOAox [2]
— Mike Chitwood (@SheriffChitwood) June 21, 2024 [3]
The dramatic melting of Corbin’s badge follows a series of events that led to his arrest and resignation. Last month, Corbin was accused of threatening a woman with arrest if she did not perform a sex act on him. The incident took place in Daytona Beach during the early hours of the morning. Although Corbin was off duty and dressed in plain clothes, he was driving a marked patrol car.
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— Daytona Beach Police (@DaytonaBchPD) May 16, 2024 [5]
The victim reported that Corbin held her against her will and made coercive threats. After negotiating her release, she immediately contacted the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD). The investigation revealed evidence of another assault by Corbin earlier the same day.
Upon learning of these allegations, Sheriff Chitwood acted swiftly, initiating the process to terminate Corbin’s employment. Rather than face termination, Corbin resigned the same day. In an official statement, Chitwood expressed his deep disappointment: “To say I’m disappointed in his behavior is an understatement. His actions not only discredit his own name but tarnish the Sheriff’s Office badge and the reputation of our entire organization.”
The DBPD conducted an investigation, establishing probable cause to arrest Corbin. He was charged with two counts each of bribery, battery, false imprisonment, and solicitation to commit prostitution. Corbin was arrested.
JUST IN: Judge sets bond to $90K for former Volusia Deputy Stephen Corbin. Corbin is accused of holding a woman against her will & demanding sex acts inside his marked cruiser on Monday. He was arrested last night. @news6wkmg [6] pic.twitter.com/drO34IX7CL [7]
— Molly Reed (@Mollyreednews) May 16, 2024 [8]