Former Kissimmee Police Officer Sentenced to Jail
A former Kissimmee police officer, Andrew Baseggio, has been sentenced to 9 months in jail for using excessive force during an arrest.
Baseggio pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including battery, official misconduct, witness tampering, and falsifying a police report, stemming from a 2023 incident.
The incident occurred when Baseggio entered a home without a warrant and assaulted a man while attempting to arrest him, as captured on body camera video.
The court will determine whether restitution will be ordered as part of the plea deal.
No comment from the officer or the department was available.
Author's summary: Ex-Kissimmee cop jailed for misconduct.