LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Danny Major, Jr. was fired Wednesday after allegedly making harassing phone calls.

“An investigation followed and sufficient evidence was gathered to issue a warrant for Danny R. Major, Jr. for Improper Telephone Communications,” said Sheriff Jason Ard. “Major was arrested and booked and employment with the LPSO has been terminated.”

The sheriff’s office said Major began working for LPSO in November 2017 as a detective in the property crimes division.