Former Riviera Beach police sergeant arrested, faces charge of aggravated battery with a weapon

Published 2024-06-21
A former Riviera Beach police sergeant was arrested after he struck a man in the head with a pistol during a confrontation last year.

The Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office charged former Riviera Beach Police Sgt. Russell Byrd with aggravated battery with a weapon.

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All Comments (6)
  • @chavitacanta008
    It does reflect the reflect their standards which appear to be very low !
  • @valentinius62
    Two kinds of cops. Those who have been arrested and those who haven't been caught yet.
  • @royalblood9381
    Oh please that statement is bs. They allow that officer to resign instead of firing him.