or lawsuits within the past 10 years. Therefore ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-2/)
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Sergeant Brent Patterson was named in a 2017 federal lawsuit by former employee Erica Cagle, alleging sexual harassment. Patterson reportedly engaged in unsolicited physical contact with Cagle, including massaging her shoulders and neck. These actions were part of a broader pattern of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment within the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. […]
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In a 2017 federal lawsuit, former employee Erica Cagle accused Deputy Mike Jones of sexual harassment. Jones allegedly approached Cagle at her desk in an offensive manner, massaging her shoulders, neck, and head without consent. This behavior was described as unwanted, humiliating, and demeaning, contributing to a hostile work environment within the department. ## Officer […]
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Deputy Charles Berry was implicated in a 2017 lawsuit filed by Deputy Erica Garcia, alleging gender and racial discrimination. Berry reportedly required Garcia and other female employees to perform tasks not assigned to male employees and provided her with less desirable vehicles. Garcia’s complaints about this treatment led to her demotion and further retaliation, highlighting […]
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In July 2015, Sergeant Gary Cross allegedly sexually assaulted Deputy Sonya Massey by grabbing her, pulling her tightly against his body, and attempting to kiss her. Prior to the assault, Cross had searched Massey’s phone without permission and requested nude photos. Massey reported that Cross interfered with her backup during a potentially dangerous call, placing […]
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In 2016, Deputy Justin Watson pleaded guilty to obstructing a federal investigation into the beating of a local handyman. While off-duty, Watson engaged in a bar fight with the handyman, later tracked him down, conducted a traffic stop, and assaulted him, including striking him with a baton and choking him until unconscious. Watson then lied […]
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On July 4, 2013, McCray, a criminal investigator, arrested a door-to-door salesman in his Tuskegee neighborhood and transported him to the Macon County Jail. While the victim was handcuffed and posed no threat, McCray struck him four times in the face and head. McCray pleaded guilty to one felony count of deprivation of rights under […]
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In September 2024, Sheriff Christopher West was charged with harassment and obstructing governmental operations following an argument with County Commissioner Robert Harris regarding the relocation of sheriff’s investigators to the former Hayneville Town Hall. The charges accused Sheriff West of threatening commissioners and disrupting their voting. He pleaded not guilty, and the charges were dismissed […]
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Chief Deputy Fred Sloss was accused in a 2019 federal lawsuit of sexually assaulting Investigator Leslie Ramsey. The lawsuit alleges that Sloss groped Ramsey and offered her a promotion in exchange for sexual favors. Following her refusal, Ramsey claims she faced retaliation, including demotion and being passed over for promotions. The lawsuit also names Sheriff […]
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Deputy Ryan was implicated in a 2021 federal lawsuit filed by Mr. Jones, alleging excessive force. The complaint states that Ryan, along with other deputies, participated in the beating of Jones during a law enforcement action at his residence. The lawsuit contends that the force used was excessive and violated constitutional rights. The case was […]
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Deputy Abernathy was named in a 2021 federal lawsuit alleging excessive force. The plaintiff, Mr. Jones, claims that Abernathy, along with other deputies, beat him during an incident at his home. The lawsuit asserts that the officers used force maliciously and sadistically to cause harm, violating Jones’s Fourth Amendment rights. The case was reviewed in […]
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Chief Deputy Fred Sloss was accused in a 2019 federal lawsuit of sexually assaulting Investigator Leslie Ramsey. The lawsuit alleges that Sloss groped Ramsey and offered her a promotion in exchange for sexual favors. Following her refusal, Ramsey claims she faced retaliation, including demotion and being passed over for promotions. The lawsuit also names Sheriff […]
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Former Sheriff Mike Blakely was convicted in August 2021 on charges of first-degree theft and using his public office for personal gain. He was found guilty of stealing $4,000 from his campaign account and obtaining interest-free loans by taking money from a safe used to store inmates’ personal funds. Blakely was sentenced to three years […]
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In 2011, under Sheriff Rachals’ administration, issues were identified regarding the improper handling of cash bonds and bond fees, as well as delays in booking procedures. These operational deficiencies resulted in verbal counseling for the involved personnel and raised concerns about the department’s management practices. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sheriff Rachals](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sheriff-rachals/)
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In 2008, Officer McGuire was accused of using racial slurs and cursing at an African-American woman in front of her nine-year-old child after she called law enforcement for assistance with a domestic violence situation. The allegations led to a lawsuit claiming racial discrimination and unprofessional conduct. The case was dismissed due to insufficient pleading of […]