A former deputy with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, who was fired last summer for admittedly purchasing alcohol for minors, has had his state law enforcement certification revoked. Hayden Seabolt served with the Anderson County Department from November 1, 2021, to August 24, 2023. The order noted that during an unrelated investigation, it was reported that Seabolt had repeatedly provided alcohol to minors over a several month period. Multiple juveniles, when interviewed by the department, confirmed this information and also alleged additional behavior from Seabolt that “made them uncomfortable.”
During the investigation, Seabolt admitted he attended parties with and purchased alcohol for individuals who were under 21, which resulted in his dismissal from the Anderson County Sheriff’s office. His dismissal from the Anderson County Department resulted in an interview with a state commission investigator, whose report noted Seabolt was initially “dishonest and evasive” but eventually admitted to purchasing alcohol for minors as reflected in the sheriff’s department’s investigation, resulting in his state law enforcement certification being revoked.
