ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – A 25-year veteran and patrol officer with the St. Augustine Police Department, accused in a domestic-related incident, resigned after he was charged with two felony counts related to written or electronic threats to kill or cause bodily harm.
The police department said it learned about the investigation into Darrick Embrey on April 20 and immediately placed Embrey on administrative leave and stripped him of all law enforcement authority.
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“The St. Augustine Police Department holds its members to the highest standards of conduct, both on and off duty,” Chief Jon Marston said in a statement. “We take these matters seriously and remain committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of the community we serve.”
The sheriff’s office did not provide any details about the circumstances that led to the charges.
After completing the investigation, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office established probable cause and charged Embrey with two counts of felony intimidation involving written or electronic threats to kill or cause bodily harm. He was booked into the St. Johns County jail.
According to the department, the incident occurred while Embrey was off duty and was not connected to his official law enforcement duties. Embrey has since resigned from his position.
The department noted the matter is an ongoing legal case and directed further inquiries to the State Attorney’s Office.