Former Employee Accuses Union County Sheriff of Retaliation and Harassment
A former Union County Sheriff's Office employee, Morgan Crider, who also serves as the county's E-911 director, has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Billy Breeding, accusing him of retaliatory termination and making sexual comments.
According to the lawsuit, filed on October 10, 2025, the issues began on September 20, 2024, when Breeding issued a notice of disciplinary action against Crider. Crider claims that she was fired after speaking up about the false disciplinary complaint.
Crider said the sheriff made sexual comments towards her.
The lawsuit outlines a complex timeline of events that unfolded in the fall of 2024. WVLT News obtained a copy of the notice of disciplinary action.
Author's summary: Former employee accuses sheriff of retaliation and harassment.