Former Deputy Tyler Ebell engaged in a romantic and sexual relationship with inmate Nastaza Schmidt while she was incarcerated and after her release. He provided her with contraband, including food, books, and jewelry, and used law enforcement databases to access information about her and her associates. Ebell also financially assisted Schmidt’s bail and ignored evidence of her criminal activities. Following an internal investigation, he was issued a notice of proposed dismissal for charges including dishonesty, corrupt use of official authority, and acts incompatible with public service. Ebell resigned before the dismissal was finalized. His case has been forwarded to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training for potential decertification. Additionally, Ebell is the subject of an active criminal investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. ([vcstar.com](https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2023/06/16/ventura-county-sheriffs-deputy-out-after-affair-with-jail-inmate/70306330007/?utm_source=openai))

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