Former Sheriff’s Sergeant Arrested For Fifth Time This Year
A former Broward Sheriff's Office sergeant, Scott Nelson Nida, has been arrested for the fifth time this year in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area for allegedly violating the terms of his pretrial services, specifically by failing to reside at a designated…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 4, 2026 —
Scott Nelson Nida, a former sergeant with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), was arrested for the fifth time this year in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area. The arrest stems from allegations that Nida violated the terms of his pretrial services.
Authorities stated that Nida is accused of failing to reside at a program designated for him and not following recommended treatment. Nida separated from the BSO in June.
This latest arrest adds to a series of previous charges against Nida. His prior alleged offenses include robbery, grand theft auto, false imprisonment, and domestic violence. The specific details regarding the pretrial services program and the treatment recommendations were not provided in the available information. Information on the outcome of the latest arrest was also not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Batchelor, Chris Gothner on www.local10.com, see more information here.
