Jacksonville, Florida, December 11, 2025
Claude Fleurimond, a former officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, was arrested on charges of stalking and false imprisonment of his ex-girlfriend. Following a series of alarming incidents, including unauthorized traffic stops, the victim reported his behavior. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has initiated an investigation and emphasized that all employees will be held accountable. Fleurimond resigned shortly after his arrest, facing serious legal charges.
Jacksonville, Florida – Former JSO Officer Arrested for Stalking and False Imprisonment
Claude Fleurimond, a former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) officer, was arrested on December 9, 2025, on charges of false imprisonment and stalking his ex-girlfriend. He resigned from the JSO immediately following his arrest.
Details of the Alleged Incidents
According to the arrest report, the victim met Fleurimond in July 2024 while he was on duty at a gas station. They dated on and off for a year. During this period, when she did not want to communicate with him, she blocked his calls. The last time the victim spoke to Fleurimond was around July 2025, when her cell phone was damaged, and she obtained a new one with a different phone number.
In late October 2025, the victim noticed a grey BMW parked near her workplace. When she left work, she observed the BMW following her to I-295 from Imeson Road. She became nervous as the vehicle began making every lane switch she made while on I-295.
Two days later, the victim saw a JSO patrol vehicle parked in the same area where the grey BMW was previously parked. Fleurimond conducted a traffic stop on his former girlfriend in his marked JSO police vehicle, questioning her about why she was no longer communicating with him. The victim stated that Fleurimond did not perform any law enforcement actions during the traffic stop and had no valid reason to stop her. She did not report the interaction at that time due to uncertainty about how to proceed.
In December 2025, as the victim was about to leave work, a co-worker informed her that the grey BMW was again parked near the business. The co-worker offered to take her vehicle to bait the grey BMW to see if it would follow, and it did. This incident led the victim to report Fleurimond’s behavior to the JSO’s Integrity Unit on December 5, 2025.
JSO’s Response and Legal Proceedings
Upon receiving the complaint, the JSO’s Integrity Unit initiated an investigation. Sheriff T.K. Waters emphasized that no one is above the law and stated that the agency would hold employees accountable if investigators found probable cause to support criminal allegations. Following his arrest, Fleurimond resigned from the JSO. He faces one count of false imprisonment, a third-degree felony, and one count of stalking, a first-degree misdemeanor.
Background on the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency serving Jacksonville, Florida. It is responsible for maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and providing various community services. The JSO has faced several incidents involving former officers in recent years, including arrests for charges such as money laundering, leaving the scene of a crash, and misuse of police databases. These cases have prompted ongoing discussions about accountability and oversight within the department.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Individual Involved | Claude Fleurimond, former JSO officer |
| Charges | False imprisonment (third-degree felony), stalking (first-degree misdemeanor) |
| Victim | Fleurimond’s ex-girlfriend |
| Incident Date | December 9, 2025 |
| JSO’s Response | Investigation by Integrity Unit, immediate resignation of Fleurimond |
| Background | JSO has faced previous incidents involving former officers leading to discussions on accountability and oversight |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who is Claude Fleurimond?
Claude Fleurimond is a former officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office who was arrested on December 9, 2025, on charges of false imprisonment and stalking his ex-girlfriend. He resigned from the JSO immediately following his arrest.
What were the charges against Fleurimond?
Fleurimond faced one count of false imprisonment, a third-degree felony, and one count of stalking, a first-degree misdemeanor.
What led to Fleurimond’s arrest?
The arrest followed a complaint from his ex-girlfriend, who reported that Fleurimond had been stalking her and used his police authority to conduct a traffic stop on her without valid reason.
What is the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s response to the incident?
The JSO’s Integrity Unit initiated an investigation upon receiving the complaint. Sheriff T.K. Waters emphasized that no one is above the law and stated that the agency would hold employees accountable if investigators found probable cause to support criminal allegations. Following his arrest, Fleurimond resigned from the JSO.
Has the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office faced similar incidents in the past?
Yes, the JSO has faced several incidents involving former officers in recent years, including arrests for charges such as money laundering, leaving the scene of a crash, and misuse of police databases. These cases have prompted ongoing discussions about accountability and oversight within the department.
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