police-misconduct · Sorrento, Florida

What happened after Deputy Tristan Macomber crashed his patrol car while watching pornography?

What happened?

Lake County Deputy Tristan Macomber resigned from the Sheriff's Office after an internal investigation concluded he crashed his patrol car into a civilian's SUV while distracted by pornography on his personal phone, and the Florida Highway Patrol's investigation into potential charges is ongoing.

Unresolved or unknown

Last checked: Jun 15, 2026
Sources: FOX 35 Orlando; Boing Boing; MotorBiscuit; Need to Know Basis by Latin Times

Timeline

  1. Lake County Deputy Tristan Macomber crashes his patrol car into a civilian's SUV in Sorrento, Florida, while distracted by pornography on his phone.

  2. An internal investigation is launched by the Lake County Sheriff's Office into the incident.

  3. Deputy Macomber initially provides false statements to investigators but later admits to viewing pornography on his phone.

  4. Tristan Macomber resigns from the Lake County Sheriff's Office while facing potential termination following the internal investigation.

  5. The Florida Highway Patrol's investigation into potential charges against Tristan Macomber remains ongoing.

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