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Kissimmee Deputy Police Chief Put on Leave as Internal Probe Nears Conclusion

An internal investigation into Wilson Muñoz represents the final disciplinary step stemming from a 2023 excessive‑force case.

Overview

  • Chief Charles Broadway said Deputy Chief Wilson Muñoz is on paid administrative leave while investigators finalize a review tied to decisions made after the 2023 incident.
  • Muñoz has been under investigation since June 20 in connection with command-level actions that initially declined a criminal referral in the case.
  • A grand jury previously found top leaders downplayed the beating and noted the department did not consult prosecutors until body-camera footage surfaced publicly.
  • Former Officer Andrew Baseggio pleaded guilty in April to felony battery, witness tampering and related charges and is set for sentencing on Oct. 13 with loss of his law-enforcement certification expected under his plea.
  • Following outside and internal reviews, the department fired three officers, demoted two, issued three 24-hour suspensions and exonerated one officer.