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In 2016, Sheriff Hobby Walker resigned after being accused in a lawsuit of pressuring deputies to provide him with marijuana for his cancer-stricken aunt. Two former deputies claimed they were fired for refusing to comply with his request. The lawsuit named Walker and Winston County as defendants, with the county seeking dismissal of the case. […]
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In 2014, Deputy Gregory Glenn Barge was convicted for attempting to possess with intent to distribute cocaine powder and using a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. He transported packages he believed contained multiple kilograms of cocaine from Montgomery to Camden on three occasions in 2013, using his law enforcement vehicle, uniform, and […]
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In June 2022, Sheriff Richard Stringer was named in a federal lawsuit following the death of Robert Harris, a former Mobile police officer, in the Washington County Jail. The lawsuit alleges that Harris was strapped to a chair and beaten by detainees under the direction of a detention officer, and was denied medical attention, leading […]
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In 2008, Sergeant Althea Mallisham used a Taser on three pre-trial detainees as a form of punishment. Each detainee was either handcuffed or securely locked in a jail cell and posed no physical threat. Mallisham pleaded guilty to three felony civil rights offenses and was sentenced to 61 months in prison in April 2012. ## […]
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In 1995, Sheriff Joe Smith was implicated in a lawsuit alleging deliberate indifference to inmate safety. The case, Hale v. Tallapoosa County, involved an inmate who was severely beaten by fellow inmates. The court found that Sheriff Smith’s policies and actions contributed to the unsafe conditions, violating the inmate’s constitutional rights. The judgment was reversed […]
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In 2019, Deputy Chris Rager faced multiple disciplinary actions, including a 14-day unpaid suspension, for various infractions such as submitting late reports, providing erroneous information in a crash report, failing to submit a use-of-force form within 24 hours, and improper submission of an overtime form. Additionally, he was involved in an unauthorized security detail at […]
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Former Sheriff Tyrone Clark was accused of sexual harassment by detention officer Debra Hopson, who alleged that shortly after her hiring in May 2015, Clark propositioned her for sexual favors, implying her job was contingent upon compliance. Hopson was placed on administrative leave in February 2016 and later testified against Clark before a grand jury […]
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Officer Harris was found to have violated the department’s personal conduct policy by escorting a female litigant into his office, leading to criminal charges against him. Although acquitted of the charges, the Shelby County Civil Service Merit Review Board modified his termination to a suspension, considering his 19-year service record and the acquittal. ## Officer […]
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Sergeant William McClure was arrested after an investigation revealed he engaged in sexual misconduct with inmates, including grabbing an inmate’s genitals, forcing the inmate’s face into his crotch, and soliciting sexual favors in exchange for favorable case outcomes. He also accepted a $200 bribe from an inmate’s mother for the inmate’s release. McClure faced multiple […]
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Between January 2004 and May 2005, Sergeant Nancy Luchessi was accused of creating a hostile work environment by yelling at a subordinate, speaking in a degrading manner, assigning improperly completed case investigations, and pressuring the subordinate about workload completion. These actions led to allegations of harassment and a lawsuit against the department. ## Officer Forum […]
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In October 2016, Lieutenant John Garcia was found to have failed to follow policies and neglected his duty during the arrest of Ms. McGehee. He made inconsistent statements about the arrest, entered false information in the police database, and did not ensure a proper domestic abuse investigation was conducted. As a result, he was demoted […]
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In December 2015, Deputy Michael Long was notified of the intent to terminate him following an incident where he drove his police vehicle into a flooded roadway, rendering it incapacitated. Despite no evidence of fault and other officers receiving no discipline for similar incidents, his termination was upheld on January 6, 2016. Long filed a […]
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On May 8, 2020, Deputy Kenny Perkins allegedly used excessive force against Gary Shannon Robertson. Perkins reportedly fired a taser at Robertson without verbal commands, tackled him to the ground, and struck him in the head, causing severe physical injury. Robertson filed a federal lawsuit on May 7, 2021, seeking damages in excess of $100,000. […]
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On November 26, 2010, Detective Kirby Dollar participated in the assault of a handcuffed man, Patrick Harrington, who was lying on the ground and not resisting. The assault caused serious bodily injury to Harrington. Dollar pleaded guilty on August 11, 2011, to a civil rights charge for his role in the assault and faced a […]
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On November 26, 2010, Deputy Timothy Andrew Watford, along with another officer, assaulted a handcuffed man, Patrick Harrington, who was lying on the ground and not resisting. The assault included punching, kicking, and slapping, resulting in multiple lacerations, facial fractures, and a ruptured eardrum for Harrington. Watford was convicted on September 2, 2011, for willfully […]