BSFR firefighter and his wife, accused of locking child in closet for 3 years, face judge
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By Alex Browning
Published on April 1, 2026.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Lt. Joel Kohnert and his wife, Jennifer, are facing child abuse charges for allegedly locking a child in a closet for three years. The alleged abuse was discovered after the child moved from homeschool into the public school system. The couple's bonds were set at $100,000 each with no victim contact or access to firearms. Kounert is now on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of the case.
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