BSO deputies suspended after Tamarac triple murder investigation

Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputies are under investigation for serious misconduct related to a recent triple murder in Tamarac. The former captain of the Tamarac district had been demoted after Nathan Gingles allegedly killed his wife, her father, and a neighbor in February. Internal records reveal that Jemeriah Cooper faced accusations of sexually harassing four deputy officers before his promotion. Allegations stretched back to his time as a sergeant in Deerfield Beach, where complaints began in June 2019. Three female deputies reported that Cooper made inappropriate comments about their appearances and displayed unprofessional behavior. After his promotion, these deputies felt relieved but worried about other women in the new district. One deputy reported Cooper made comments about her body, while another recalled him showing explicit videos and asking her uncomfortable personal questions. Although the investigation found some misconduct, the serious charge of sexual harassment was not sustained. Cooper denied the allegations, claiming they stemmed from retaliation. In a related matter, Daniel Munoz, another deputy involved in the Tamarac case, faced scrutiny for texting a woman he arrested in a domestic violence incident. He had previously been investigated for engaging with this woman after her arrest. While Munoz argued that he was only trying to help, investigators found he had demonstrated poor judgment by communicating with her, leading to a recommendation for a reprimand. In total, eight deputies are currently suspended amid these ongoing investigations. The situation continues to develop as BSO addresses the serious issues raised by these incidents.