A now-former Hernando County Sheriff's detective is being criminally investigated after he allegedly stole money from his local Fraternal Order of Police. The investigation began on Nov. 8 when the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 164 (FOP) told the sheriff's office it suspected their (now-former) treasurer, Detective Bruce Nichols, was using FOP credit and debit cards for his own personal use. On Nov. 14, the FOP asked the sheriff's office to pursue a criminal investigation. The following day, on Nov. 15, Nichols resigned from his position with the sheriff's office. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office had employed the 45-year-old since November 2006. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernandocounty/hernando-deputy-resigns-accused-of-theft-fraternal-order-of-police/67-f798762d-6a2e-43b9-a887-9558952f5515