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Published on March 30, 2026 at 2:23 pm
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A former Duval County School Police officer has been arrested on several charges, including engaging in a romantic relationship with a student. He had worked on an interim basis at three Jacksonville area high schools, according to a message the district sent to families Friday.
After a joint investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Duval County School Police, Alexander Capasso, 26, was arrested Thursday on a warrant charging him with authority-figure soliciting or engaging in a romantic relationship with a student, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and tampering with evidence.
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The district said Capasso submitted his resignation March 2 while under investigation and was stripped of all law enforcement authority at that time.
The school district told parents of the “serious matter” in a communication Friday, saying Capasso, who began working for the district in October 2025 and was not assigned to a specific school but worked on a rotating basis.
He most recently served on a brief, interim basis at Atlantic Coast, Fletcher and Mandarin high schools, the district said.
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The district said its chief of police was notified about potentially criminal behavior by Capasso about four weeks ago and asked the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for assistance.
The district said it is cooperating with the Sheriff’s Office and will continue to support the investigation.
“While all criminal investigations involve due process, I am deeply troubled by these allegations,” Jackson Short, chief of Duval County School Police, said in the statement. “The alleged behavior is not representative of the high standards of integrity required of our law enforcement officers and does not reflect our unwavering commitment to student safety and care.”
In the message to parents, the district said police are working to make direct contact with any individuals who might have been affected. The district also strongly encouraged anyone who may have information to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500.
This story was produced by News4Jax, a Jacksonville Today news partner.
