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Deputy Jenkins – Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department

Written by CBKN76

In April 2021, Deputy Jenkins was involved in the tasing and restraint of Stephen Michael Wittkamper, an unarmed individual experiencing a mental health crisis, leading to his death. A lawsuit alleging excessive force and wrongful death was filed, with the court denying a motion to dismiss in February 2024, allowing the case to proceed.

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