1/31/2024 6:58 AM FILED IN OFFICE OF TIFFANY M. RUSSELL, CLERK OF COURTS, ORANGE CO.
FL
Orange County
Arrested
Document Date:
EI At- Large
01/31/2024
0 DU El Document #: 1054571
Division #: DMM
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Court Case #: 48-2024-CF-001373-A-0
Location of Date-Time
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Agency Case
01/31/2024 03:26 24-005774
Defendant Vehicle: Booked: Number:
(ORI): FL0480000 Agency Orange County Sheriffs Office FCIC/NCIC
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Date-Time
Name: 01/30/2024 00:00
Check: of Arrest:
Address of 1320 AVENUE OF THE STARS, BAY LAKE, FL, 32820.
Arrest:
DEFENDANT Adult Juvenile Jacket Inmate Language:
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El 0 Number: 24002791 ENGLISH
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NAME A.KA: Race: Sex: DOB: Age:
DANFORTH, DUANE ARTHUR W M 08/26/1985 38
Height: Weight: Hair: Eyes: POB ° B POB
UNKNOWN
5' 11" 250 BLK BRO City: ''tate: Country: US
RES
1320 AVENUE OF THE STARS Citizenship
Street*: US
City: State: Zip: Home Other
BAY LAKE FL
Phone: Phone:
Scars/Tattoos: Ethnicity:
NON HISPANIC
Driver's License/ State: Year #:
S51130804
State ID No: Expires:
Business and Bus Phone:
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS NORFOLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
Occupation:
Bus Street#: City: State:
200 WEST STREET DEDHAM MA Zip: 02027
Next of Phone:
Kin Name:
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Next of Kin City: State: zip:
Street #:
AGGRAVATORS: Firearm Weapon Mask Vest Convicted Hate Special 'Domestic N
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Sex Batterer Crime Victim: I
Violence?
OFFENSES: Felony Misd. ORD. Traffic Out of Court
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No. GOC Bond FDLE Citation
Count FSS/ORD Drug Name
Code Description Amt $ / Status Rec# Number
BATTERY 1,000.00 784.03.1zI 2560
1 784.03-7 1
BATTERY ON LAW ENFORCEMENT 0.00 / NOBOND 784.07.2b 2573
2 784.07(2)(B)-3 1
OFFICER
RESISTING OFFICER WITHOUT VIOLENCE 1,000.00 843.02 3143
3 843.02 1
DCF By On Probation? Miranda Invoked?
N N 'By N
Notified? Whom? Warning? [Whom?
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1/31/2024 6:58 AM FILED IN OFFICE OF TIFFANY M. RUSSELL, CLERK OF COURTS, ORANGE CO. FL
ToWitge County ICJIS Arrest Affidavit (continued)
Division #: DMM
Arrested At- large D JRA 0 Document #: 1054571
Document Date: 01/31/2024 l
Court Case #: 48-2024-CF-001373-A-0
Agency Case
DANFORTH, DUANE ARTHUR 24-005774
NARRATIVE: The undersigned has probable cause to believe the above-named defendant on the 30 of January 2024
at 0:00 at 1320AVENUE OF THE STARS, BAY LAKE, FL, 32820 (Zone: 1128 in Orange County did
)
PC Statement: Duane Arthur Danforth (Defendant) intentionally touch or strike the victim, Jeffrey Alves against his will. PC Statement: Duane
Arthur Danforth (Defendant) intentionally touch or strike the victim Deputy Sheriff Dagoberto Almeida against his will, while in the lawful
execution of his duties, wearing a uniform that bears at least one patch or emblem that is visible at all times that clearly identifies the
employing agency and that clearly identifies the person as a Law Enforcement Officer, while the officer, was engaged in the lawful
performance of his duties. PC Statement Duane Arthur Danforth (Defendant) Resisted Deputy Sheriff Dagoberto Almeida without violence to
his or her person.—The Defendant resisted, obstructed, or opposed, Deputy Almeida
any officer employed by, representative of Law
Enforcement, the Orange County Sheriffs Office; who is legally authorized to execute process in the execution of legal process or in the lawful
execution of any legal duty degree. Today, 01/30/2023, I responded to Epcot, located at 1320 Avenue of the Stars, in reference to a Battery.
My investigation revealed the following: Upon my arrival, I met with Jeffrey Alves Bamett (Victim 1), who verbally and in a sworn written
statement informed me he was working a private event at Epcot's U.K. Lochside (behind Fish and
Chips stand), a white gentleman
(Defendant) attempted to enter the event area. Barnett stated that he instructed the gentleman that he needed to go around. Barnett advised
that the gentleman returned and began removing the ropes. Barnett said he told the gentleman once again he needed to go around but, he
became angry and said, "I'm going to flicking kill you", twice. Barnett stated that the subject removed the ropes and pushed him aside.
Barnett stated that he wanted to press charges and was willing to testify in court. I met with Andrew William Blackport (victim 2), who
verbally and in a sworn written statement informed me that he was also working the event when he observed a guest (Defendant) yelling at
Jeff (victim 1), who was preventing him from going into the event. Andrew stated that he heard the guest yell, "I will fucking kill you!"
multiple times. Andrew described the guest as a bearded man, approximately 5'1V tall, wearing a hat, a blue sweater, a white shirt, and jeans.
Andrew advised that the guest had a crazy look in his eyes and appeared intoxicated. The guest had a young girl in his left arm. Andrew
stated that the guest shoved Jeff, he then approached him and also shoved him. Andrew stated that he is willing to testify in court but, he did
not want to press charges. Andrew signed the declination of intent portion of the Waivers and Affidavit form. I met with Juan Velez (Other),
who works for Disney World as a Convention Guide Coordinator. Velez informed me that he got called to Epcot's United Kingdom Fish and
Chips to attend a guest case issue. Velez stated that he didn't witness the incident, but three guests approached him (unknown) with a video
of the incident Velez said that they played the video from their cellphone and allowed him to record it with his phone. Velez provided me with
the video, and it was submitted into evidence through Axon Capture. Velez said he is willing to testify, as to his involvement in the incident. I
spoke to Thomas Brandolino (witness), who verbally and in a sworn written statement informed me that he was also working the event at
Epcot when he heard an altercation behind him. Thomas stated that a guest (defendant), was trying to a staircase that was roped off and two
of his co-workers were trying to stop him. Thomas advised that the guest was belligerent and was pushing through the ropes. Thomas said
that the guest managed to get throw h, pushing his co-workers out of the way and storming through the crowd. Thomas informed me that he
saw the guest open the chain and
push Barnett and Andrew. Thomas said he heard the guest yell, "I'll kill you." Thomas described the guest
as a white heavyset male, about 5'09 tall and scruffy looking. Thomas said he is willing to testify in court as to what he witnessed. I spoke
to Christopher Giorgio (Witness), who also stated in a sworn written statement that he observed the Defendant, batter his coworkers Barnett
and Andrew. Giorgio stated, that he is willing to testify in court. Deputy Sheriff Dagoberto Almeida (Victim) informed me the following "On
January 30, 2024, at 2125 hours, I, Deputy Sheriff Dagoberto Almeida, was working in my official capacity as a swom law enforcement officer
in uniform at 1320 Avenue of the Stars, Orange County, Florida (Walt Disney World Epcot). I was notified by Disney security via their radio
channel that an intoxicated white male with a low-cut haircut, wearing a grey baseball cap, dark-colored coat, blue jeans with a white shirt, and
a black backpack was involved in a physical altercation with cast members (security) inside the park. Deputy Alexander Greenlee and I later
positioned ourselves by the turnstiles in case we encountered the subject. I noticed that Security Manager Quincy Williams attempted to
contact the subject, later identified as Duane Danforth, who ignored his attempt to make contact. As Duane ignored Quincy and other
security personnel, they alerted us by pointing at Duane and identifying him. As I attempted to make contact with Duane, I asked him to do
me a favor, and that is when Duane
intentionally struck me by pushing me away with his hands as I tried to communicate with him. I
Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me (407) 836-4357
I swear or affirm the above statements are correct and true
by means of D physical presence or D online notarization
Officer's Bus. Phone No.
this day of year
Officer's ATTAGi-tEE) JURACI-
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ARCE, GILBERTO / 6298
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Orange County ICJIS Arrest Affidavit (continued)
Arrested At- Large D D
Division #: DMM
JRA Document #: 1054571
Docuinent Date: 01/31/2024 Court Case #: 48-2024-CF-001373-A-0
immediately regained my balance, and I attempted to secure Duane. During that effort, I redirected Duane to the floor to try to secure him.
While Duane was on the floor, he attempted to resist and tense up as we tried to maintain control and secure him with my handcuffs. I gave
Duane vethal commands to stop resisting, and Duane continued to push away. He was later then secured in agency handcuffs. I was wearing
a standard issued class b uniform that was spruce green in color with ,Orange
County Sheriffs Office patches on both sleeves, a Velcro name
badge on the right breast, and a PVC Sheriff Office badge prominently displayed on the left breast. I was also wearing my standard -issued
duty belt and tactical vest, making me clearly identifiable as a Law Enforcement Officer. Duane later stated he knew I was working as a Law
Enforcement Officer and repeatedly admitted that he should not hive pushed me. I was engaged in
my law enforcement duties when trying to
investigate the battery that had occurred against two Walt Disney World Security Members. Duane uttered multiple times that we
approached him from behind when that was not what happened, and he stated he would have done it all over again if approached by the
Deputy Sheriff?' See Deputy Almeida's Supplemental report. The Defendant, was later identified as Duane Arthur Danforth. Danforth was
treated at Doctor Phillips Hospital for minor injuries and released. Danforth, was transported to BRC without incident.
Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me
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by means of 0 physical presence or D online notarization
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