Ex-Sergeant Sues BSO After Tamarac Triple Murder Response Firing

Wrongful Termination Claim

• 🎯 A former Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) sergeant, Travis Allen, claims he was wrongfully terminated after responding to a triple murder in Tamarac.
• ⚖️ Allen, a deputy for nearly 20 years, plans to file a lawsuit against BSO and Sheriff Gregory Tony.

Sheriff's Criticism and Sergeant's Defense

• 🗣️ Sheriff Tony publicly criticized Allen, calling him a "coward" for his actions on the night of the murders.
• 🚨 Tony stated Allen was fired for investigative procedures and response, specifically for not making contact with the suspect despite him walking near his cruiser.
• ❓ Allen's attorney, Stephan Lopez, refutes the "coward" label, asserting Allen was responding to the scene and is far from a coward.

The Tamarac Murders

• 💔 The incident involved Nathan Jingles, who killed his estranged wife Mary Jingles, her father David Ponzer, and a neighbor, Andrew Faren.
• ⚠️ There were prior 911 calls and a restraining order against Jingles, with Mary Jingles reportedly in fear for her life.

Seeking to Clear His Name

• 📣 Allen states he did the best he could that night and wants to clear his name.
• 👨‍⚖️ His lawyer emphasizes that Nathan Jingles is the sole person responsible for the murders, and they are in the initial stages of filing the lawsuit.