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 firing her from her job after she spoke up about it.
Crider also alleges that the sheriff made sexual comments towards her. The accusations are outlined in a lawsuit filed on October 10, 2025.
The timeline of events began on September 20, 2024, when Breeding issued a notice of disciplinary action against Crider, which was obtained by WVLT News.
According to the lawsuit, the back-and-forth between Crider and the county started with the notice of disciplinary action.
Author's summary: Former employee accuses sheriff of retaliation and harassment.