The Kissimmee Police Department has made public the findings of a 267 page independent investigation conducted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, marking a significant moment in the city’s continued efforts to build trust through transparency, accountability, and meaningful reform.

The investigation was initiated following an incident on April 22, 2023, when then-Officer Andrew Baseggio used excessive force during an arrest, claiming the individual had resisted. The State Attorney’s Office later launched its own inquiry, which raised serious concerns about the truthfulness and conduct of twelve additional department members who were involved in the case. In response, the City of Kissimmee formally requested a third-party investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

A full video detailing the investigation’s findings and the department’s ongoing reform initiatives is available on Positively Osceola’s Facebook Page here!

“I want to be absolutely clear that this type of behavior will not be tolerated, and it was not a department-wide cover-up,” said Kissimmee Police Chief Charles Broadway. “We shouldn’t be here at all today, but we are because a single officer made a series of unacceptable and deplorable decisions, including influencing two other officers to lie, in an attempt to minimize the excessive use of force.”

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office concluded its investigation on May 27, 2025. In the weeks that followed, Kissimmee Police leadership conducted a deliberate internal review of the findings to determine fair, policy-based disciplinary action. Public comment was withheld until all personnel involved had been formally notified, as required by Florida law.

Breakdown of Disciplinary Actions

Thirteen department members were subjects of the Internal Affairs investigation. The disciplinary outcomes are as follows:

Employee Action Taken Years of Service
Chief Betty Holland Resigned 6 yrs, 8 mo
Deputy Chief Camille Alicea Resigned 26 yrs, 2 mo
Officer Andrew Baseggio Arrested / Resigned 17 yrs, 10 mo
Lieutenant Omar Berrios Demotion 25 yrs, 5 mo
Sergeant Raquel Fernandez Exonerated 25 yrs
Sergeant Andrew Holmberg 24-hour Suspension 19 yrs, 5 mo
Sergeant Moises Diaz 24-hour Suspension 18 yrs, 1 mo
Corporal Ta’Keya Close 24-hour Suspension 18 yrs, 6 mo
Corporal Justin Lunsford Demotion 11 yrs, 5 mo
Officer Darrius Benjamin Terminated (prior to conclusion) 6 yrs
Officer Jonathan Fernandez Terminated 5 yrs, 3 mo
Officer Milagros Sanchez Terminated 6 yrs, 6 mo
Officer Michael Strickland Terminated 20 yrs, 3 mo

“These decisions were not made lightly,” said Chief Broadway. “Each outcome was based on a thorough review of the evidence, policy, the law, and our new department’s core values. When misconduct is found, we will take action.”

Reforms Already in Progress

In addition to disciplinary action, the Kissimmee Police Department has been implementing wide-ranging reforms designed to strengthen operations and rebuild public confidence. Many of these changes began under Interim Chief Robert Anzueto following a Grand Jury Presentment in late 2024, and they continue under Chief Broadway’s leadership.

Among the reforms now in place:

  • Appointment of Assistant Chief Kevin McGinley to enhance executive leadership.

  • Planned promotion of additional command staff to strengthen oversight.

  • Upgrades to the department’s early warning system to identify behavioral trends and enable early intervention.

  • Revisions to internal leadership standards and policies.

  • Expanded training on crisis response and legal compliance across the department.

  • Growth of the Internal Affairs Unit, now staffed with two sergeants and a Civilian Internal Affairs Manager for added impartiality.

  • Enhanced reporting practices to meet all state requirements concerning use of force, moral character violations, and Brady disclosures.

The department has also adopted updated core values—Integrity, Honor, Courage, Excellence, and Service Above Self—which now serve as guiding principles for all officers and staff.

“With this meaningful reform already underway and a clear vision for the future, the department is moving forward with purpose, guided by accountability, stronger operations, and a renewed commitment to serving the community with professionalism and integrity,” Chief Broadway said.