ICE agent arrested for DUI and child endangerment
ICE agent Scott Thomas Deiseroth was arrested on February 13, 2026, for DUI and child endangerment in Monroe County, Florida, after failing sobriety tests with his two children, aged 7 and 9, in the car. As of April 12, 2026, Deiseroth is expected to undergo alcohol treatment and remains employed, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security investigating the incident. He pleaded no contest to a DUI charge on January 16, 2026, receiving one year of probation, while charges of child neglect and resisting arrest were not prosecuted. Bodycam footage from October 17, 2025, revealed his combative demeanor and questioning of the deputy's nationality during the stop. Deiseroth was placed on administrative leave by ICE on August 13, 2025.
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April 2026 — 1 developments
ICE agent Scott Thomas Deiseroth is expected to undergo alcohol treatment and has not been fired following his arrest for DUI and child endangerment.
ICE agent Scott Thomas Deiseroth is expected to undergo alcohol treatment and has not been fired following his arrest for DUI and child endangerment. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating the incident.
February 2026 — 1 developments
An ICE agent, Scott Thomas Deiseroth, was arrested for DUI and child endangerment, with bodycam foot…
An ICE agent, Scott Thomas Deiseroth, was arrested for DUI and child endangerment, with bodycam footage revealing his questionable behavior during the stop, including racism and scoffing at a deputy. Deiseroth had his two children, aged 7 and 9, in the car with him and failed sobriety tests. He later pleaded no contest to a DUI charge and received one year of probation.
January 2026 — 3 developments
Scott Thomas Deiseroth, an ICE agent, pleaded no contest to a DUI charge and received a one-year probation sentence.
Scott Thomas Deiseroth, an ICE agent, pleaded no contest to a DUI charge and received a one-year probation sentence. The Monroe County State Attorney's Office decided not to prosecute him on charges of child neglect and resisting arrest. Deiseroth had been arrested in August for allegedly driving drunk with his two young sons in the vehicle.
As of this date, Judge Derek Lewis had not yet issued a ruling on Deiseroth's request for early termination of his probation.
As of this date, Judge Derek Lewis had not yet issued a ruling on Deiseroth's request for early termination of his probation.
Deiseroth, through his attorney, filed a motion with the court requesting an early termination of his probation, stating his desire to return to work and support his children.
Deiseroth, through his attorney, filed a motion with the court requesting an early termination of his probation, stating his desire to return to work and support his children.
October 2025 — 3 developments
Deiseroth was sentenced to one year of probation and a one-year suspension of his driver's license.
Deiseroth was sentenced to one year of probation and a one-year suspension of his driver's license. The Monroe County State Attorney's Office decided not to prosecute him on the child neglect and resisting arrest charges.
Reports indicated that the Monroe County State Attorney's Office was considering adding a felony chi…
Reports indicated that the Monroe County State Attorney's Office was considering adding a felony child neglect charge against Deiseroth due to his two sons being present in the vehicle while he was allegedly driving drunk.
Body camera footage of the arrest was publicly released, showing Deiseroth's behavior during the tra…
Body camera footage of the arrest was publicly released, showing Deiseroth's behavior during the traffic stop, including his combative demeanor and his questioning of the deputy's nationality.
August 2025 — 2 developments
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that Scott Deiseroth was an agent in Miami …
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that Scott Deiseroth was an agent in Miami and placed him on administrative leave following his arrest.
Following his arrest, Deiseroth was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence with children in the car and resisting officers without violence.
Following his arrest, Deiseroth was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence with children in the car and resisting officers without violence. His two children were subsequently turned over to their mother.
July 2023 — 1 developments
ICE agent Scott Thomas Deiseroth was arrested in the Florida Keys for DUI and two counts of child endangerment after deputies responded to a report of reckless driving.
ICE agent Scott Thomas Deiseroth was arrested in the Florida Keys for DUI and two counts of child endangerment after deputies responded to a report of reckless driving. Deiseroth, 42, had two children, aged 7 and 9, in his vehicle. He has been suspended by ICE pending an investigation.