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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough

Citrus County Sheriff's Office fires deputy following battery arrest

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office terminated Deputy Troy Taylor on Thursday following his arrest for battery against a Target store employee. The incident occurred while Taylor was on duty, during which he allegedly made inappropriate sexual comments and physically pulled the victim by her necklace.

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Why It Matters

A law enforcement officer was removed from duty following allegations of criminal conduct and policy violations while on the job.

Key Facts

  • Deputy Troy Taylor was fired on Thursday, Aug. 14.
  • Taylor was arrested for battery of a Target store employee in Lecanto.
  • The incident occurred while Taylor was on duty at approximately 7 p.m. on Aug. 14.
  • Taylor allegedly made inappropriate sexual comments to the victim.
  • Taylor allegedly pulled the victim toward him by a loop on her necklace.
  • Taylor failed to activate his body-worn camera during the incident, violating agency policy.
  • The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office issued the arrest warrant.
  • The Sheriff's Office obtained video evidence of the incident on Aug. 15.
  • A complaint was filed with an on-duty supervisor at approximately 10 p.m. on the day of the incident.

Who's Mentioned

personDavid Vincent“Citrus County Sheriff who announced the firing.”organizationFifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office“Issued the arrest warrant for the deputy.”organizationCitrus County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency that employed the deputy and conducted the investigat”personTroy Taylor“Former Citrus County Sheriff's Office deputy who was fired.”