Troup County Firefighter/EMT arrested
A Troup County first responder is in jail today in connection to a criminal investigation.
The Troup County Firefighter/EMT was arrested on June 3, 2025, and charged with one count of Cruelty to Children in the first degree. The Troup County Sheriff’s Office identified the firefighter/EMT as Kaylen Scott.
“The FF/EMT has been placed on leave pending the outcome of a criminal investigation led by the Troup County Sheriff’s Office,” the spokesperson for the county’s government said. “The allegations that led to this arrest occurred outside of the FF/EMT’s employment with the Troup County Fire Department.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
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