Escambia County sheriff’s deputy arrested and fired – what we’ve learned

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. ( WKRG ) — An Escambia County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Saturday, News 5 has learned.

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40-year-old Christopher George Turney was booked into the Escambia County Jail Saturday. He is charged with child cruelty and child neglect.

He was released on bond Sunday, according to jail records.

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The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Turney has been terminated.

This is a developing story. News 5 will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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