HAINES CITY, Fla. — A Haines City police officer is behind bars after being accused of sexual battery of a "helpless victim."
The Haines City Police Department said officer Jason Rafael Roldos, 38, was arrested on Sunday by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
According to deputies, the alleged assault happened at a hotel in Orlando where Roldos and friends were celebrating his birthday weekend.
The woman who says he sexually battered her told the sheriff's office she believes Roldos got access to her hotel room through a room card that was given to him by another friend after he "volunteered to check on her well-being."
The woman says she was awoken by the assault and attempted to fight Roldos off, according to an incident report. Deputies say the attack continued until two people began knocking on the room's door, which Roldos opened.
Roldos faces charges of sexual battery on a "physically helpless victim" and burglary with assault or battery.
According to the police department, Roldos has been with the agency since Nov. 2007 and makes $50,263 annually. He has not had any prior disciplinary action.
Roldos is being suspended without pay while both a criminal and internal investigation are conducted.
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