In 2017, Sheriff Dougherty was accused of failing to provide timely assistance to an individual in distress at Fallbrook Falls. Despite being physically and mentally capable of aiding the individual, he allegedly chose not to assist until another officer arrived. This delay, along with subsequent actions to conceal his inaction, led to allegations of negligence and dereliction of duty.

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