A North Bay Village police officer was arrested after an alleged domestic dispute with her boyfriend at her Hialeah home, with police reporting that the man suffered scratches and bite marks during the confrontation.
Marcia Sangronis, 38, was taken into custody Tuesday, Oct. 6, after Hialeah police investigated the incident. Sangronis was reportedly off duty when the alleged confrontation occurred.
According to the arrest report, Sangronis and the man had been in a relationship for about two years. The dispute reportedly centered in part on his plans to pursue a career in law enforcement, an issue the couple had discussed previously.
The man told police that he decided to end the relationship and attempted to leave the residence. He alleged that Sangronis became upset, stood in front of the doorway and told him he could not leave.
He further told investigators that Sangronis scratched his arms, face and back and bit his left forearm several times. Officers later documented three bite marks on the arm, including an injury that broke the skin, along with scratches on other parts of his body, according to the arrest report.
The man also alleged that Sangronis had been physically and emotionally abusive during their relationship. Those claims have not been established in court.
Charge Reduced During Court Appearance
Sangronis was initially arrested on a charge of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm. During her court appearance Wednesday, the charge was reduced to simple battery, a misdemeanor.
A judge set her bond at $1,000 and ordered her to have no contact with the alleged victim. Sangronis has since been released from jail.
The section of the arrest report containing Sangronis’ account of what happened was redacted, leaving her response to the allegations unavailable in the public version of the report. Her family also declined to comment when approached about the case.
Police Department Relieves Officer of Duty
The North Bay Village Police Department said it was notified by Hialeah police about the arrest. The department has since relieved Sangronis of duty with pay under its procedures.
The agency said its personnel are expected to meet high standards of conduct and remain accountable for their actions both on and off duty.
Sangronis remains subject to the court’s no-contact order as the case moves through the legal process. The arrest and allegations do not establish guilt, and the case has not reached a final resolution.
