OPD detective resigns after accusation of sexual battery

The Orlando police detective accused of sexual battery has resigned, according to the department.

Angel Burgos gave his resignation letter to Chief John Mina on Friday.

Burgos, a detective in the assault and battery unit, who has been with the department for about 17 years, was accused of sexual battery in mid-December.

A woman accused Burgos of forcing her to perform a sex act, but he was not charged with a crime.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigated the case and sent it to the State Attorney’s Office, which determined that although sexual activity took place, it could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that it was coerced.

Burgos was on duty at the time, and the incident took place inside his patrol vehicle, the FDLE said. The woman’s DNA was found on Burgos’ pants, the FDLE reported.

Burgos wrote that he was leaving the department with a “heavy heart” and pleaded his innocence.

“Because of the false allegation made against me and the ensuing media reports, the situation has devastated my family in a manner that defies description,” he wrote. “The stress has been so great that I do not feel that I can be an effective officer from the Orlando Police Department.” Mina accepted the resignation. Burgos was also under internal investigation to see whether he violated any department policies. That investigation will continue, and any findings will be forwarded to the Criminal Justice and Standards Commission, which could affect his law enforcement certification, Mina said.

Burgos also said there was no pressure from anyone within the department for him to leave.

He called it “an honor and a privilege” to work for OPD.

“As much as I would like to stay, the reputation of the department and equally the sanctity of my family outweighs my personal wants,” he wrote.