Major Tampa Sheriff Fired for DUI on Duty

0:00A major shake-up in Tampa's Hillsboro County Sheriff's Office, Major Troy Morgan got terminated this Wednesday after an internal review caught him under the influence of alcohol while on duty. That's a big no-no for someone in his position. Heat clocked over 30 years with the agency, rising through the ranks to major. But the review left no room for doubt, leading straight to his dismissal. Sheriff Chad Kromester addressed it head-on, praising Morgan's long service, but stressing the clear standards of integrity and professionalism they. Demand. He called it a tough outcome, no one wants, while hoping Morgan tackles any personal struggles with the right help. The sheriff's site even scrubbed his biography page, signaling a clean break from his tenure there. This case underscores how even veterans face real consequences when trust gets tested, keeping the focus sharp on serving the community right. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to Teva Bay News today, AI Power Local News.