Nicolas Paloma, 29, is a police officer in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, United States. He joined the Clearwater Police Department in 2018.
On the morning of October 15, 2023, Paloma conducted a pedestrian stop on a female tourist, 32, near the roundabout on Clearwater Beach in Clearwater. She was visiting the place and was staying at a hotel.
Paloma told the woman to get in his car. He allegedly said he could take her to her hotel and she could take care of the charges if she did “things” for him.
For about 30 minutes, Paloma took the woman around various locations on Clearwater Beach. He did take her to her hotel but before that, he allegedly forced her to engage in sexual acts with him.
Later, the woman had a dispute with a friend and police officers were called. The woman told them that Paloma forced himself on her.
After the alleged crime, Paloma allegedly made efforts to hide his location from the Clearwater Police Department. On October 17, 2023, he was arrested and charged with sexual battery and false imprisonment.
Prior to this, Paloma had no disciplinary history. The Clearwater Police Department has placed him on administrative leave.
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