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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough County

Citrus County Sheriff's Office fires deputy following battery and misconduct allegations

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The Citrus County Sheriff's Office terminated Deputy Troy Taylor after he allegedly made sexual comments to a Target employee and physically grabbed her by a necklace while on duty. The incident, which occurred at a Lecanto store, resulted in Taylor's arrest and immediate firing for violating agency policy and public trust.

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Why It Matters

A law enforcement officer was removed from duty following criminal allegations, impacting local public safety staffing and agency accountability standards.

Key Facts

  • Deputy Troy Taylor was fired and arrested following an internal affairs investigation.
  • The incident occurred at a Target store in Lecanto on Friday around 7 p.m.
  • Taylor allegedly made sexual comments to a store employee and grabbed her by a necklace.
  • Taylor failed to activate his body-worn camera during the interaction, violating agency policy.
  • The sheriff's office received a complaint regarding the incident around 10 p.m. the same day.
  • Video evidence without audio corroborated witness and victim statements.
  • Taylor was placed on administrative leave immediately following the complaint before his termination the next day.

Who's Mentioned

PersonDavid Vincent“Sheriff of Citrus County who announced the firing.”locationLecanto“Location of the Target store where the incident occurred.”OrganizationCitrus County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency that investigated and fired the deputy.”PersonTroy Taylor“Former Citrus County deputy fired following misconduct allegations.”