Thomas Rogers, a special victims unit prosecutor for Hillsborough County, was arrested twice early Friday morning after a domestic violence incident in Manchester, police said.
Rogers, 35, works for the Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office.
Special victims unit prosecutor arrested twice in domestic violence incidents
Thomas Rogers
“We are aware of the recent arrests involving one of our prosecutors in the special victims unit,” Assistant County Attorney Shawn Sweeney said in a written statement. “This is a serious matter, and we take it very seriously. The integrity of our office and the safety of our community are our top priorities. … We will allow the legal process to unfold and will cooperate fully with law enforcement. It is crucial that we uphold the principles of justice, irrespective of an individual’s position. We will not comment further on the specifics of the case to protect the integrity of the investigation.”
Sweeney confirmed Rogers is a prosecutor for his office. Rogers lists his job title as assistant county attorney on his LinkedIn profile.
Shortly before midnight Thursday, Manchester officers were called to a Laurel Street residence, where Rogers is accused of assaulting a woman he knows, according to a news release from the Manchester Police Department.
Rogers was charged with simple assault — domestic violence. He was booked and released around 3:30 a.m. and ordered not to go back to the victim’s address, police said.
Around 6:30 a.m. police responded to a 911 hang-up call from the same Laurel Street home. The victim from the previous incident had left the home, but officers found Rogers at the residence, police said.
Rogers was arrested a second time and charged with breach of bail and stalking. He was held at the Valley Street jail.
Police are investigating the incidents.