HENDRY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER ARRESTED ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES
LABELLE, FL. -- During the evening hours of March 31, 2026, 50-year-old Susan Kelly, Hendry County Correctional Officer, was arrested on Dometic Violence charges.
Deputies responded to the home of Kelly after receiving a 911 call from the victim. According to reports, Kelly and became involved in a verbal confrontation with the victim when it escalated to physical altercation.
Upon the arrival of deputies and after speaking with the victim it was found that Kelly was armed with a firearm which she had placed in the small of her back. She then armed herself with a screwdriver and reportedly attempted to stab the victim. It was at this time injuries were sustained to the victim’s hand.
Deputies on scene obtained custody of the firearm. Kelly was then taken into custody and charged with Battery, (Domestic Violence), Aggravated Battery (Domestic Violence) and Possession or Use of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony.
Correctional Deputy Susan Kelly has been placed on Administrative Leave at this time. Kelly was released on $22,500.00 bond.
Kelly has been employed with the Hendry Sheriff’s Office for 17 years; she has been assigned as a Hendry Correctional Deputy for 8 ½ years.
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