EASTON, Md. — The Easton Police Department has fired a sergeant convicted of misconduct in office.

Jason Dyott was accused of having sex with two teenagers, including a high school student, inside his patrol car while he was on duty.

Prosecutors said Dyott exchanged sexually explicit messages and photos with the victims on Snapchat, some of which showed him in uniform.

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On Nov. 1, a Talbot County judge ordered Dyott to serve six months of a four-year sentence behind bars.

The judge called Dyott’s behavior “horrible” and “beyond disgraceful.”

Dyott was fired on Halloween.

He had been on the force since 2008, and even spent time on the department’s Hiring and Policy Review Committees.

Easton Police Chief Alan Lowrey issued this statement in response to Dyott’s sentencing and firing.

“As a police chief and father of four teenagers, I am grateful for the brave young people in our community who acted to protect their friends and brought Mr. Dyott’s actions to the attention of authorities. I am also encouraged by their bravery. of victims and witnesses to testify during the trial and tell the court during sentencing how much Mr. Dyott’s actions have impacted her. Being a police officer is more than a job, it is an acceptance of the duty to respect the laws of our country. country and a duty to the safety of our community members. It is also the acceptance of a duty to his fellow law enforcement officers. It is disappointing and maddening to our community, our officers and me that Mr. Dyott has decided. Doing so violates these duties and serves its own rewards at the expense of the youth of our community. The Easton Police Department is made up of excellent officers who accept and honor these duties daily. “We are happy for the conclusion of this process and the departure of Mr. Dyott, so that we can continue to serve our community without the weight of Mr. Dyott’s immoral actions on our shoulders.”