An Orange County battalion chief was arrested last week as part of a prostitution sting out of Seminole County, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.

In an arrest report, police said they were conducting an operation on Friday at a “confidential location” in Seminole County, targeting offenses related to prostitution.

“Agents located several online advertisements on websites commonly used to solicit prostitution acts,” the report reads.

The battalion chief — identified as Steven Sherrill, 45 — reportedly got caught up in the sting, agreeing to a “quick visit for sexual services in exchange for $80,” investigators revealed.

Sherrill subsequently headed to the confidential location, where he was taken into custody by detectives, the report shows.

Now, Sherrill faces a charge of soliciting prostitution.

News 6 received the following statement from Orange County Fire Rescue, saying Sherrill has been relieved of duty.

“On August 21, 2026, Orange County Fire Rescue became aware of the arrest of Battalion Chief Steven Sherrill. Sherrill was arrested on August 21, 2026, by the Altamonte Springs Police Department on a first-degree misdemeanor charge of procuring for prostitution.

Sherrill has been relieved of duty without pay pending the outcome of an internal investigation. Orange County Fire Rescue takes matters involving employee conduct seriously and is committed to conducting a thorough and impartial review of the circumstances.”

Orange County Fire Rescue

Sherrill was hired by Orange County Fire Rescue in April 2002.