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police-misconduct · Wawa gas station, Orange County, Florida

What happened after a deputy tased a man at a gas station, causing a fire?

What happened?

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After Osceola County Deputy David Crawford tased Jean Louis Barreto-Baerga at a Florida gas station on February 27, 2022, a fire erupted, causing severe burns to Barreto and Crawford. Crawford was later charged with culpable negligence and found not guilty by a jury in November 2024. Barreto also faced charges and filed a lawsuit against the Sheriff's Office.

3 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jun 18, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: WFTV

Timeline

  1. Osceola County Deputy David Crawford deploys a Taser on Jean Louis Barreto-Baerga at a Wawa gas station, causing a fire and severe burns.

  2. Deputy David Crawford is charged with culpable negligence.

  3. Attorney Mark NeJame, representing Jean Barreto, criticizes the Sheriff's Office and confirms Barreto's lawsuit filing.

  4. A jury finds Deputy David Crawford not guilty of negligence.

What people are asking

What happened to Jean Barreto after the tasing incident?

Jean Louis Barreto-Baerga sustained third-degree burns over 75% of his body and was fighting for his life. He also faced charges including reckless driving and fleeing law enforcement, and filed a lawsuit against the Osceola County Sheriff's Office alleging excessive force.

What was the outcome of Deputy David Crawford's trial?

Deputy David Crawford was charged with culpable negligence and found not guilty by a jury in November 2024.

Is there a lawsuit related to the gas station tasing incident?

Yes, Jean Louis Barreto-Baerga filed a lawsuit against the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, alleging excessive force and seeking monetary compensation.

Who is the fire chief of Osceola County Fire Rescue?

The provided research does not contain information about the fire chief of Osceola County Fire Rescue. The incident involved law enforcement and a fire marshal's investigation.

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How we researched this & corrections

This story was compiled by reviewing bodycam footage from the incident and cross-referencing details with news reports from reputable sources, including WFTV and Police1, as well as a law firm's press release. Discrepancies in dates and locations were resolved using the most consistently reported information from these sources.

Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.

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