DCF contractor arrested in abuse-reporting case, deputies say

A contractor working with the Florida Department of Children and Families was arrested after Marion County deputies said the contractor failed to report abuse involving Paisley Brown’s sibling.

What deputies said

The case centers on an alleged failure to report suspected abuse. Florida law requires certain professionals and other designated people to report suspected child abuse, but the details of the allegation and the contractor’s specific role were not stated.

What is known about the arrest

Marion County deputies identified the arrested person as a DCF contractor. The account does not identify the contractor by name, state when the arrest occurred or list the exact criminal charge.

An arrest is not a finding of guilt. The court process will determine how the case proceeds.

What comes next

The next significant records in the case would be the arrest affidavit, charging documents and any scheduled court hearing. Those records may identify the alleged conduct, the charge and the conditions of release.

The case also raises a separate question about the contractor’s work with DCF. The account does not state whether the contractor remains under contract or whether DCF has taken administrative action.

WCJB reported the arrest and the deputies’ account of the case.