Citrus County Deputy Fired Following Arrest for Battery of Store Employee
A Citrus County Sheriff's Office deputy, Troy Taylor, was fired after being arrested for battery of a Target store employee in Lecanto. The incident involved inappropriate sexual comments and physical contact with the employee while the deputy was on duty.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 20, 2026 —
A deputy with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, identified as Troy Taylor, has been terminated from his position following his arrest for battery. The incident reportedly occurred at a Target store located in Lecanto.
According to details of the arrest, Deputy Taylor is accused of making inappropriate sexual comments and engaging in physical contact with a Target store employee. The alleged actions took place while Taylor was on duty as a law enforcement officer.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Taylor’s termination after his arrest. Further details regarding the specific timeline of the incident or the exact nature of the battery charges were not immediately available. The investigation into the matter is ongoing.
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