Fort Myers, FL – A former deputy sheriff from Hendry County has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for civil rights violations and obstruction of justice. Tyler Williams, 30, received his sentence from United States District Judge Sheri P. Chappell after being found guilty by a federal jury on February 7, 2025.
The conviction stems from an incident on July 4, 2023. While serving as a deputy sheriff with the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, Williams was found to have used excessive force on an individual. During the arrest, Williams threw the handcuffed individual to the ground, rendering him unconscious. Following the incident, Williams attempted to justify his actions by submitting a false incident report, thereby obstructing justice.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI’s Tampa Field Office, and the case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Patrick L. Darcey and Jesus M. Casas.
