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Hernando County deputy accused of pointing gun at woman resigns after arrest: 'Deeply disappointed'

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Published  March 7, 2025 9:08pm EST
Hernando County
FOX 13 News

The Brief

    • A Hernando County deputy accused of pointing a gun at a woman has resigned after being arrested on Friday morning.
    • Michael McNeeley, 23, was taken into custody by deputies at the Spring Hill home.
    • McNeeley has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and domestic battery.

SPRING HILL, Fla. - A Hernando County deputy has been arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at a woman after an argument, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. 

What we know:

Twenty-three-year-old Michael McNeeley was taken into custody by deputies at his Spring Hill home Friday morning after a call for a domestic disturbance.

HCSO says McNeeley resigned shortly after the incident.

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McNeeley has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and domestic battery.

He was taken to the Hernando County Detention Center.

What they're saying:

Sheriff Al Nienhuis shared his disappointment and stated, "I share in the concern of our citizens for the safety and well-being of domestic violence victims.I am deeply disappointed in the actions of former Deputy McNeeley."

What we don't know:

HCSO has not released any information about McNeely's time as a deputy and his picture has not yet been posted.

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The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

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