Broward deputy arrested on extortion, drug charges

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- A Broward County sheriff's deputy has been arrested for alleged burglary, armed extortion and drug possession.

Thirty-four-year-old Manuel Silva is a nine-year department veteran. The sheriff's office wouldn't immediately provide details about the Friday arrest, including whether Silva allegedly committed any crimes on-duty.

The drug charges include possession of oxycodone and other prescription drugs not written for Silva.

The deputy was being held without bond Sunday on the burglary charges.

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