Woman Seeks to Change Plea in Deltona School Resource Deputy Attack

Aponte wants to switch plea from no contest to not guilty in 2024 incident

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A woman accused of attacking a Deltona Middle School resource deputy in November 2024 is now seeking to change her plea from no contest to not guilty. The case stems from an incident where Aponte and her husband, Jorge Rivera, allegedly assaulted a school resource deputy during a meeting about their son's behavior.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing tensions between some parents and school resource officers, as well as the challenges schools face in balancing student discipline and parental engagement. The potential plea change could impact the outcome and sentencing in the case.

The details

Aponte and her husband, Jorge Rivera, were accused of attacking a Deltona Middle School resource deputy during a meeting about their son's behavior in November 2024. Aponte had previously entered a no contest plea, but is now seeking to change it to not guilty.

  • The alleged incident occurred in November 2024.

The players

Aponte

A woman accused of attacking a Deltona Middle School resource deputy in 2024.

Jorge Rivera

Aponte's husband, who was also accused of attacking the school resource deputy in 2024.

Deltona Middle School resource deputy

The school resource officer who was allegedly attacked by Aponte and her husband in 2024.

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What’s next

The judge will decide whether to allow Aponte to change her plea from no contest to not guilty.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges schools face in balancing student discipline, parental engagement, and school safety, as well as the potential legal consequences for those accused of assaulting school resource officers.