An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested after allegedly pushing a person twice during a verbal argument at a Crestview home.
Law enforcement says the deputy allegedly held a nine-month-old child during the incident they are investigating.
The deputy faces charges of Battery (Domestic Violence).
Law enforcement arrested an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputy on December 2, 2025, and charged him with domestic battery after they were called to his home.
Police say Collin Savoie, identified as an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy, pushed the victim during a verbal argument, according to the arrest affidavit.
Law enforcement asserts the victim was pushed twice and fell against a door frame. The second push sent them crashing into the glass of the French doors leading into a nursery.
Law enforcement says the victim claimed that the Savoie was holding a nine-month-old child during the alleged incidents. They added in their arrest affidavit that the physical contact occurred with the defendant’s other hand.
The defendant allegedly admitted to the verbal argument with the victim but denied any physical contact.
Law enforcement says the victim had visible redness on their neck and throat area, consistent with being pushed, according to the affidavit.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office filed charges of Battery (Domestic Violence) under Florida Statute 784.03.1(a)1.
Law enforcement emphasized that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The incident occurred at a family residence in Crestview. Law enforcement says the investigation is ongoing, and further details have not been released at this time.
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