Shocking footage showing a sheriff’s deputy driving his patrol car into his ex-wife’s house while high on prescription drugs has emerged.
Timothy Stuart Taylor, 57, was sentenced to two years’ probation after the horrifying crash in Milton, Florida.
He was found to have stabbed himself in the chest before smashing his vehicle into the property only seconds after his ex-wife left the doorway.
It was later reported to be a suicide attempt.
He was found to have stabbed himself in the chest before smashing his vehicle into the property only seconds after his ex-wife left the doorway
According to reports at the time, Taylor had called in sick after claiming to have taken the tranquilizer Xanax, making him unfit to drive
In the video – recorded by his patrol car’s dashcam – he can be seen reversing off the drive before parking up in the street and crashing into the house
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy was charged with one count of felony criminal mischief and one of misdemeanor driving under the influence after the November incident, Pensacola News Journal reported.
According to reports at the time, Taylor had called in sick after claiming to have taken the tranquilizer Xanax, making him unfit to drive.
But instead of staying home, he decided to head to his former wife’s home.
In the video – recorded by his patrol car’s dashcam – he can be seen reversing off the drive before parking up in the street.
His ex-wife can be seen standing in the doorway, but just after she closes the door Taylor speeds into the house.
He caused over $30,000 of damage.
When police arrived, his ex-wife – who was not injured – was inside the home and tending to him.
His ex-wife can be seen standing in the doorway, but just after she closes the door Taylor speeds into the house
Taylor was then airlifted to hospital.
The former deputy no longer works for the sheriff or any other law enforcement agency.
His attorney, Kim Skievaski, said: ‘It was sad what occurred, but it was a result of some of the stress associated with that field of occupation. He deserves to be given credit for all the years he served the community.’
If you are affected by suicidal thoughts, seek help by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255 or visiting their website.