Arrest of Former Police Officer Christian Butterfield On June 3, 2024, I ordered the commencement of an internal investigation into an incident involving Vero Beach Police Officer Christian Butterfield. The internal investigation was to focus on any possible policy violations regarding a traffic stop that occurred on June 1, 2024 shortly after 1 a.m. Upon review of Officer Butterfield’s Body Worn Camera, it was determined that a criminal investigation would be necessary. During the course of the internal investigation, Ofc. Butterfield resigned. The criminal investigation continued and Mr. Butterfield was ultimately charged with 1 felony count of tampering with evidence. Mr. Butterfield turned himself into the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office on June 19, 2024 and was released on a $10,000 bond. The internal investigation is still ongoing. Christian Butterfield was hired by the Vero Beach Police Department on 10/9/2023 and was assigned to road patrol. Please see the attached Affidavit for details. Your browser does not support viewing inline PDFs. Click here to view the PDF. Dear residents of Vero Beach,
We hope this message finds you well. The City of Vero Beach has been experiencing high water demand due to irrigation, which has put a strain on our water supply. In order to ensure sustainable water usage and maintain adequate supply, we have implemented water conservation measures. Effective immediately, we kindly request that our valued customers who are irrigating using potable water refrain from doing so over the upcoming weekend (4/19/2024 - 4/22/2024). By conserving water during this period, we can collectively contribute to the preservation of our precious water resources. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Let’s work together to keep Vero Beach thriving while being mindful of our environment. Best regards, The City of Vero Beach Water and Sewer Department If you have further questions or concerns, please contact the City of Vero Beach Water and Sewer Department at 772-978-5220 or [email protected] ACCREDITATION TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT |
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