Orlando Police Officer Arrested in Osceola County for Robbery and Battery
Osceola County, FL — An Orlando police officer was arrested this week in Osceola County on charges of unarmed robbery, grand theft under $5,000, and battery. Officer Marlon Binet, 34, was released from the Osceola County jail after posting bail.
The incident occurred on March 16 at the Ezelle apartment complex, where the victim was walking his dogs on a nature path.
According to the arrest warrant, the victim had leashed his dogs to a tree while using a pull-up bar when Binet approached, accusing the dogs of being violent. The confrontation escalated, prompting the victim to record the encounter on his cellphone, which reportedly agitated Binet further.
The victim told authorities that Binet snatched his phone and continued yelling, creating a threatening situation.
Although Binet eventually returned the phone, he allegedly smacked it out of the victim’s hand when recording resumed. The victim then called 911.
Investigators used cellphone footage and a photo lineup to identify Binet as the suspect. The recording showed Binet arguing with the victim before becoming increasingly aggressive and taking the phone. The victim was unharmed, and the phone was undamaged, according to the report.
Binet, employed by the Orlando Police Department since February 2018, has been relieved of duty pending the investigation’s outcome. Authorities have not released further details about the case.
