Where Is Zachary Wester Now? Jackson County Sheriff Was Arrested For Planting Drugs

In July, Zachary Wester was sentenced to a little over 12 years in prison. He was convicted of racketeering, governmental misconduct, forging evidence, perjury, false imprisonment, controlled substance use, and drug possession paraphernalia.

Jurors convicted him guilty of planting evidence and falsifying arrest reports during three traffic encounters. He was acquitted of charges stemming from nine other traffic stops.

Wester's "present facility," according to the Florida Department of Corrections website, is listed as Hawaii.

According to the Hawaii Department of Public Safety's website, Wester was in Hawaii's custody at the Saguaro Correctional Center in Arizona as of Tuesday afternoon.

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Where Is Zachary Weste Now? 

Zachary Wester, a former Jackson County Deputy who was fired for planting evidence during traffic stops, is now facing charges.

On accusations of racketeering, official misconduct, perjury, forging evidence, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and wrongful detention, Wester faces a cumulative sentence of 12 years, six months, and eight days in prison.

Prosecutor Tom Williams sought a sentence of 15 years in prison, while defense attorney Ryan Davis sought a sentence of 81.4 months (more than six years).

According to Wester's defense counsel, Ryan Davis, he had no complaints against him prior to his detention. He's focused on the presence of backup deputies, as well as what he claims is evidence that invalidates the victims' testimony.

After Emmanuel ran his tag, Wester informed him that his license had been suspended. He claims he was unaware that his license had been suspended.

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Zachary Wife Rebecca Wester After Cop Arrested For Planting Drugs

Zachary Wester's wife Rebecca Wester, as well as a few others, spoke on the disgraced deputy's behalf after he was taken into custody.

Similarly, Loved ones regarded him as a devoted and helpful member of the community but as of now not much is known about him.

Zachary Weste Case Update Hearing

A former Jackson County Sheriff's Deputy was sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for placing drugs in the vehicles of persons he pulled over.

During the sentencing hearing for former Jackson County Sheriff Deputy Zachary Wester, the court heard from a number of Wester's friends and family members who pleaded for mercy.

In addition to that, They claimed that Wester had made a significant contribution to the local community.

FDOC made a choice to relocate Wester outside of Florida, according to Wester's defense counsel, Ryan Davis. He thought Wester was supposed to be transferred to the Midwest or Northeast.

Wester remained silent in front of the judge. Finally, Goodman gave the state's motion greater weight and imposed a sentence that was closer to the sought 15 years.

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