Official portrait of Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Major Tony Morgan. He is smiling and wearing a formal white short-sleeved uniform with a black tie, gold stars on his collar, and a gold six-pointed sheriff’s star badge. A large "Hillsborough Sheriff" patch is visible on his left shoulder, and a colorful row of service ribbons is pinned above his right pocket. An American flag and the HCSO seal are blurred in the background.

Hillsborough sheriff restricts high-ranking deputy from its premises, but has not yet explained why

Maj. Troy Morgan has served the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office since 1994.

by Ray Roa April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has barred a high ranking officer from its premises, effective immediately. That’s according to an internal email obtained by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. “… Major Troy Morgan, ABN 3797, is restricted from entering all HCSO facilities,” the email reads. No other details were provided. According to his now deleted staff […]

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister at Tampa Pride in Ybor City, Florida on March 25, 2023.

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Former detective calls for Gov. Ron DeSantis to investigate Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister

Chronister said that James Stahlschmidt’s letter reads more like the rantings of a disgruntled former employee than a credible complaint.

by Alisha Durosier October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

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Family of Andrew Joseph III awarded $15 million in lawsuit against Hillsborough Sheriff, calls win a blow to qualified immunity

The Josephs said that their win is a ‘blueprint’ for families harmed by law enforcement.

by Justin Garcia September 22, 2022August 5, 2025

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Attorneys give closing statements in Andrew Joseph III trial

Jurors are now deliberating the verdict for the trial.

by Justin Garcia September 22, 2022June 16, 2025

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Hillsborough Sheriff lawyers make failed attempt at qualified immunity after resting case in Andrew Joseph III trial

Qualified immunity was denied for Corporal Mark Clark before the trial, but HCSO tried again, and failed.

by Justin Garcia September 21, 2022June 17, 2025

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Judge in Andrew Joseph III trial scolds Hillsborough Sheriff for arresting witness

‘They said I missed my court date and I was going to jail because of it.’

by Justin Garcia September 20, 2022April 7, 2025

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In Tampa trial, family of Andrew Joseph III remembers ‘golden child’ and says there’s no proof he caused trouble at fair

Today, a Hillsborough Sheriff representative was evasive when asked why Joseph was painted as a criminal.

by Justin Garcia September 19, 2022May 27, 2025

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Despite attempt to block testimony, friend of Andrew Joseph III says HCSO advised them to cross I-4

The witness gave an emotional testimony about the events leading up to Joseph’s death.

by Justin Garcia September 16, 2022July 19, 2025

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In Andrew Joseph III trial, expert testifies Hillsborough deputies violated constitution and state law

The judge in the federal wrongful death trial also clashed with HCSO’s legal team about interpretation of state law.

by Justin Garcia September 15, 2022April 17, 2025

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Hillsborough sheriff sergeant says laws about child detention are up for interpretation in Andrew Joseph III trial

Retired Master Sergeant Todd Anthony said that Florida State Law about detaining children should be up to individual officers.

by Justin Garcia September 14, 2022June 7, 2025

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As Tampa trial for Andrew Joseph III family begins, activists from around the country show support

The trial is expected to last until Sept. 22, and some activists said they will be in Tampa the whole time.

by Justin Garcia September 12, 2022July 8, 2025

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