A Monroe County sheriff’s deputy is facing a misdemeanor charge for allegedly stalking a former girlfriend.
Deputy Randy Rancel, 31, was arrested on Feb. 14, according to the sheriff’s office. Rancel’s former girlfriend sought stalking charges after he initiated unwanted communication with her, made efforts to monitor her movements and made unwanted visits to her residence and workplace.
“I have notified Deputy Rancel that I intend to terminate his employment pending a pre-termination hearing,” Sheriff Rick Ramsay said. “I am committed to keeping this community informed of significant events that occur in this agency, good and bad.”
Rancel was hired on Nov. 13, 2023.
