Fla. police captain who allegedly made teen girl strip is freed on bond

By: Crimesider Staff
Topics: Daily Blotter

Juan De Los Rios

/ Broward Sheriff's Office

(CBS/AP) MIRAMAR, Fla. - A South Florida police captain accused of forcing a 15-year-old girl to disrobe so he could check whether she had been having sex has been released from jail.

Miramar police Capt. Juan De Los Rios, 46, walked out of the Broward County jail after posting his $30,000 bond, reports CBS Miami. He has not yet responded to the allegations against him.

Broward County prosecutors say De Los Rios is facing two counts of lewd and lascivious conduct by an adult against a minor. Each count carries a potential 15-year prison sentence.

Authorities say De Los Rios encountered the girl and a 19-year-old man in the back seat of a car. The two told him they were just talking and not having sex. But prosecutors say De Los Rios told the girl to take off her clothes so he could make sure.

A 28-year police veteran, De Los Rios is suspended without pay. According to CBS Miami, the Miramar Police Department says "an administrative investigation is presently being conducted, which precludes the department from speaking further on the matter."

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by catwoman1952 July 3, 2012 12:25 PM EDT

no wonder cops are called pigs! This man is definately a pig, I would have thrown up all over him!

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by Wildwood1966 July 12, 2012 1:56 PM EDT: let's see - I've only had this job for 28 years - I probably won't get in trouble - or hey I will just get another job! sick sick world sicker everyday


by ahendryx819 July 3, 2012 10:15 AM EDT: Wow. I can't help but wonder if he's done this before, I'm thinking he has. This is probably just the only time it was ever reported. It seems like this scumbag likes to not only abuse his authority, but he does it in a sexually predatory way. He needs to have the book thrown at him, because he clearly preys upon vulnerable females, who are, at least sometimes, underage. I think it's crap that he was even given bail, seeing the charges against him. Aren't we supposed to be cracking down on pedophiles? All I can say is, he's damn lucky this wasn't MY daughter.; Reply to this comment


by twmat311 July 3, 2012 8:31 AM EDT: Not sure how Miramar ranks as a "small town," but we have incredible trouble here with numerous small-town police forces' abuse of power -writing their own rules, banding together for self protection, and attempting acts similar to this. Entrenched politics for sure; and it feeds on "well, what can anyone do?" (Same as anywhere: VOTE WISELY!); Reply to this comment


by linfinster July 2, 2012 7:32 PM EDT: What a pig! I'm glad he was caught. So many years on the force, I wonder what else did he do and not get in trouble for??; Reply to this comment


by FormerUSMCSergeant July 2, 2012 6:25 PM EDT: "A 28-year police veteran, De Los Rios is suspended without pay."

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One stupid SOB.

Facing 30 years so he could check out a teenager's privates.

Totally stupid.; Reply to this comment


by lesserof2evil July 2, 2012 5:26 PM EDT: FLORIDA, enough said.; Reply to this comment


by Teddie Seeley July 2, 2012 5:20 PM EDT: What a horrible man, this is the type of behavior, that gives a police department a bad name.
What a misuse of authority. I hope they throw the book, at this pervert.; Reply to this comment