LCSO Sergeant Arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution

UPDATE: This story now contains Stone’s mugshot that was released after press time.

TAVARES, Florida—A Lake County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has been arrested for solicitation of prostitution after an investigation found he paid someone for sex for 8 months, with one encounter allegedly occurring on duty.

Sgt. Scott Stone, a 17-year veteran of LCSO turned himself in to the Lake County Jail on the warrant, LCSO Lt. John Herrell said in a press release.

In March, LCSO received “vague information from a citizen who advised there was a deputy with the Sheriff’s Office who was possibly paying for sex,” Herrell stated in the release.

The information was given to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and they began an investigation, interviewing subjects, reviewing digital forensics, and following up on tips, Herrell said. The investigation revealed Stone paid a subject for sex between June 2021 and February 2022. One encounter allegedly occurred while Stone was on duty, according to Herrell. Stone was a road patrol sergeant.

The details of the case have been sealed by the court, Herrell said, and disciplinary proceedings are currently underway.

Stone turned himself in at LCJ Wednesday and his bond was set at $1,000. His booking information and mugshot were not available at press time. 

Scott Stone PHOTO: Lake County Sheriff’s Office

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