Statement Regarding Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez

Published on June 05, 2025

Osceola County administration building

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Osceola County, Florida – The following statement is being released by Osceola County and may be attributed to County Manager Don Fisher:

“The Sheriff is a separate constitutional officer, apart from the County or the County Commission, and it’s important to note that the County had no role in this investigation.

However, the County and our Commission stand ready at the helm to support Interim Sheriff Christopher Blackmon and the courageous men and women of the Osceola Sheriff’s Department however we can during this period, as appropriate."

Further questions regarding this matter may be referred to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office or law enforcement.

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Declaración con relación al alguacil del Condado de Osceola Marcos López

Condado de Osceola, Florida - La siguiente declaración ha sido publicada por el Condado de Osceola y puede atribuirse al Administrador del Condado Don Fisher:

"El Alguacil es un oficial constitucional aparte, aparte del condado y de la comisión del condado, y es importante enfatizar que el condado no tuvo nada que ver en esta investigación.

De todas maneras, el Condado y la Comisión están preparados para estar al mando para apoyar al Alguacil Interino Christopher Blackmon y a los valientes hombres y mujeres del Departamento del Alguacil de Osceola de cualquier manera necesaria y apropiada durante este periodo."

Cualquier otra pregunta con relación a este asunto debe ser dirigida a el Departamento del Alguacil del Condado de Osceola o a la oficina de la policía.

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ABOUT OSCEOLA COUNTY: Founded in 1887, Osceola County is one of the fastest growing counties in the State of Florida and the U.S.  Situated in the heart of Central Florida at the crossroads of theme parks, industry, and opportunity, Osceola is home to NeoCity, a 500-acre campus attracting high-tech industry and research institutions from around the world working to establish America’s premier advanced microchip packaging and semiconductor technology hub.  With more than 425,000 culturally diverse residents, Osceola County is run by its elected five-person Board of County Commissioners.