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?

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.

Dismissed or cleared

Last checked: Jun 18, 2026
Sources: WFTV; NeJame Law

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.

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