Deputies Arrested, Fired After Inmate Assaults Reported in Texas, Florida

In Bexar County, Texas, Deputy David Mauricio Dominguez was arrested and fired after allegedly assaulting an inmate at the jail. Dominguez reportedly instigated a fight with the inmate in the restroom and attempted to destroy evidence by washing blood off the inmate's uniform. Witnesses corroborated the inmate's account, contradicting Dominguez's initial claim that he was attacked. Meanwhile, in Baker County, Florida, Corrections Sgt. Charles Wesley Wright was also arrested for battery after an inmate reported being struck in the head while handcuffed, with investigators confirming the assault occurred without provocation. Both incidents underscore ongoing concerns about inmate treatment and staff conduct in correctional facilities. The respective sheriff's offices are handling investigations into the incidents and have emphasized their commitment to ensuring inmate safety.