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In November 2017, former Adair County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert McClure was involved in a traffic stop that led to the arrest of a suspect. In October 2018, McClure, along with two Stilwell police officers, was charged with misdemeanor assault and battery for allegedly assaulting the suspect during the arrest. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation […]
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In 2007, Deputy John Holland conducted a search of the Warner property for missing children. During the search, Holland and David Warner engaged in a heated discussion about the propriety of Julie Warner’s presence on the property. The court found that Holland did not exceed the scope of consent for the search. ## Officer Forum […]
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In January 2015, Deputy John Bieber instructed Sergeant Kowaleski to retrieve a pen-camera from Deputy Wudtke’s computer, suspecting unauthorized recording of a meeting. A forensic examination revealed deleted files, leading to an investigation into Wudtke’s actions. Bieber’s concerns about Wudtke’s trustworthiness resulted in Wudtke’s resignation from the Sheriff’s Office in March 2015. ## Officer Forum […]
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In 2020, Deputy John Christianson arrested Tony Berger on charges including strangulation and suffocation, disorderly conduct, and intoxicated use of a firearm. Berger alleged that Christianson violated his Fourth Amendment rights by unlawfully detaining and arresting him, searching his home, and seizing his firearm. The district court dismissed Berger’s claims, concluding that Christianson had probable […]
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In April 2020, Deputy John Matthews arrested Jere Meddaugh after a physical altercation during a late-night encounter. Meddaugh alleged false arrest and excessive force, claiming Matthews lacked reasonable suspicion for the stop and used unnecessary force. The court granted summary judgment in favor of Matthews on the false arrest claim but allowed the excessive force […]
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In June 2019, Deputy Nathan Dean fatally shot Logan Johnsrud during a welfare check. Dean fired three shots, one of which killed Johnsrud, another hit Johnsrud’s family member, and the third struck fellow Deputy Cory Leigh. The incident led to a $2.35 million settlement in a federal lawsuit alleging excessive force. The Wood County District […]
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In 2014, Detective Sergeant Michael Wudtke attended a picnic where he and other detectives were investigated for potentially using their positions to intimidate or harass an individual named Bieber. The investigation focused on whether they were off-duty, used county equipment, and discussed confidential information. During the investigation, it was discovered that Wudtke had recorded a […]
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Detective Sergeant Kraeger raised concerns in 2022 about an altered arrest report that concealed an unlawful vehicle search. After reporting the issue, he faced retaliation, including suspension and internal investigations. Kraeger filed a federal civil lawsuit against the county, alleging a campaign of retaliation for his whistleblowing actions. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Detective Sergeant […]
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Sheriff Wilz testified in 2022 that altering police reports without the author’s knowledge was a routine practice within the department. This testimony emerged during a court hearing investigating a Brady violation related to an unlawful vehicle search. The District Attorney expressed concerns about the sheriff’s credibility, leading to a special prosecutor’s review of the department’s […]
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In 2022, Detective Captain Thobaben instructed a deputy to conduct a vehicle search without a warrant, leading to a Brady violation. She subsequently altered the deputy’s report to conceal this directive, which was not disclosed to the District Attorney’s Office. This action resulted in a special prosecutor being appointed to review the case for possible […]
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In 2024, Lieutenant Johanna Grace pleaded guilty to providing marijuana and a cell phone to an inmate at the Waukesha County Jail. She coordinated with external associates to smuggle contraband and attempted to obstruct justice by sharing internal law enforcement reports. Grace was sentenced to four months in prison for these offenses. ## Officer Forum […]
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In 2012, Deputy Christopher Butler was terminated after 17 years of service due to charges of untruthfulness, unbecoming conduct, and firearm safety violations. Incidents included lying about prescribed opiate use, igniting illegal fireworks while under the influence, and unsafely storing loaded firearms accessible to his 9-year-old son. The Sheriff’s Grievance Committee upheld these charges, leading […]
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you may consider submitting a public records request to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office or consulting local news archives and legal databases for any recent cases involving individual officers. ## Officer Forum Links: – [I am unable to provide a CSV file that meets all the specified criteria. For more accurate and up-to-date information](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/i-am-unable-to-provide-a-csv-file-that-meets-all-the-specified-criteria-for-more-accurate-and-up-to-date-information/)
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In March 2020, Brian Wyberg, a 35-year-old dispatcher and jailer employed for six years, was placed on administrative leave following allegations of theft, illegal possession of prescription drugs, and misconduct in public office. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department investigated the case, leading to Wyberg’s arrest and detention in the Barron County Jail. Charges were referred […]