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Blake Hicks – Elmore County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In March 2022, former deputy Blake Hicks used excessive force during the arrest of Tristen Quinn. Hicks punched and kicked Quinn, who was handcuffed and lying on the ground, resulting in a broken cheekbone, concussion, and lacerations. Hicks pleaded guilty to violating Quinn’s civil rights and was sentenced to 29 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.

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