A former Union County Sheriff's Office employee, Morgan Crider, who also serves as the county's E-911 director, has accused Sheriff Billy Breeding of filing a false disciplinary complaint against her and making sexual comments towards her.
According to a lawsuit filed on October 10, 2025, the incident began on September 20, 2024, when Breeding issued a notice of disciplinary action against Crider, which led to her termination after she spoke up about it.
Crider said the back-and-forth between her and the county began when Breeding issued a notice of disciplinary action against her.
Author's summary: Former employee accuses sheriff of retaliation and harassment.