NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade
Former Monroe County deputy enters pre-trial intervention program to resolve computer misuse charges
A former Florida Keys sheriff's deputy accused of using law enforcement databases to track a woman he met on a television set will have his criminal charges dropped upon successful completion of a pre-trial intervention program. This agreement with prosecutors allows the defendant to avoid jail time and a formal conviction if he meets the program's requirements.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The case involves the misuse of restricted law enforcement technology for personal purposes, resulting in a diversionary legal outcome rather than a criminal trial.
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organizationTMZ“Entertainment news outlet that first reported the deal.”locationU.S. 1“Road where the traffic stop occurred.”locationMonroe County“Jurisdiction where the court proceedings are taking place.”personCarl Hiaasen“Author of the book 'Bad Monkey'.”organizationMonroe County Sheriff’s Office“The law enforcement agency that employed Roman and investigated the incident.”locationBig Pine Key“Location where the television show was filmed.”personVince Vaughn“Star of the television show 'Bad Monkey'.”personLamar Roman“Former Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy accused of misusing law enforcement”otherBad Monkey“Television show set where the deputy met the woman.”