Ivey said Worthy was employed by Brevard County for six years and was awarded the Deputy of the Year for the BCSO and the state of Florida in 2016. He was recognized for his bravery in confronting an armed suspect.
Brevard County, Fla. — "We got a bang on the door, and it was another police officer advising that we should leave the house because a SWAT team was coming," neighbor Joe Passos told Channel 9.
Ivey said Worthy, a former U.S. Army ranger sergeant, was involved in previous internal investigations at the Sheriff's Office, but he didn't provide any details.
Worthy has since been released from jail after posting bond and provided no comment.
Trexler also left jail late Thursday after paying bail.