Ex-deputy stripped of certification, accused of bringing drunk crash victim to hotel for sex
MEMPHIS, TN – In a case that has captured public attention, two former deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office faced scrutiny from the Peace Officers and Standards Training Commission on Thursday. The hearing focused on allegations of misconduct involving an intoxicated woman they reportedly took to a hotel room. The deputies, Sheldon Smith and Michael Zagari, were terminated in June 2024 following an internal investigation that revealed violations of department protocols. The incident began …