BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Lt. Carlos Lewin faced criminal charges on Friday over an alleged attack in February in Broward County.
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Lewin, 43, on Thursday and corrections booked him at the Broward County Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale.
Lewin, who was suspended from BSFR, appeared in bond court on Friday, facing two third-degree felony charges of battery on a person 65 years or older.
During the alleged attack, Lewin was accused of choking the victim, slamming the victim’s head, and trying to gouge the victim’s eyes out.
Two of Lewin’s colleagues allegedly witnessed it and had to intervene to help the victim.
During his bond court hearing on Friday, the defense said Lewin is a family man who had been with BSFR for about 11 years and didn’t have a criminal record.
Lewin’s bond was $50,000. According to court records, Broward County Circuit Judge Thomas Coleman was set to preside over the case.
Local 10 News has pending requests for more information about the case.
Local 10 News Assignment Editor Sofia Mendez and Senior Assignment Editor Frine Gomez contributed to this report.
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