Former Monroe County Deputy Enters Pre-Trial Program After Tracking Actress

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In February 2026, Lamar Roman, then a deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, encountered an actress working as an extra on the set of the Apple TV+ series 'Bad Monkey.' According to reports, Roman harassed the woman for personal information while working a security detail on February 3, 2026. Following this encounter, Roman allegedly utilized the Florida Driver and Vehicle Information Database (DAVID) and the Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC) to obtain the woman's license plate number. He subsequently entered her vehicle information into a 'hotlist' within the Guardian automated license plate reader system to track her movements. On February 19, 2026, Roman initiated a traffic stop on U.S. 1 in the Florida Keys after receiving a system alert. Dashcam footage of the incident showed Roman driving recklessly to intercept the vehicle. Following an internal investigation, Roman was terminated from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and later faced criminal charges for his unauthorized use of police technology. In July 2026, Roman entered a pre-trial intervention program, which requires him to remain out of legal trouble for two years to potentially have his charges dropped.