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police-misconduct · Sorrento, Florida

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

What happened?

Still unclear

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.

5 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jun 15, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: FOX 35 Orlando; MotorBiscuit

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.

What people are asking

What was Deputy Tristan Macomber doing when he crashed his patrol car?

Deputy Tristan Macomber was viewing pornography on his personal phone when he crashed his patrol car into a civilian's SUV that was stopped for a school bus.

Did Deputy Tristan Macomber face any consequences for the crash?

Yes, Tristan Macomber resigned from the Lake County Sheriff's Office following an internal investigation that found he committed multiple violations. The Florida Highway Patrol is also investigating potential charges against him.

When did the incident involving Deputy Macomber's crash occur?

The incident occurred on November 6, 2024, in Sorrento, Florida.

Receipts

How we researched this & corrections

Information was gathered from multiple news reports detailing the internal investigation by the Lake County Sheriff's Office and updates on the Florida Highway Patrol's ongoing inquiry.

Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.

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