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In May 2019, Deputy Sharpe was accused of excessive force during the arrest of Wesley Pryor. Allegations include kneeing Pryor in the back, pulling him up by his arms causing wrist injuries, and ignoring his pleas when his toe was caught in the patrol car door. Pryor filed a lawsuit in April 2020 alleging excessive […]
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In April 2017, Lieutenant Gentry was implicated in an incident where inmate Kyle Wallace’s cell was flooded with contaminated water from another cell. Wallace alleged that Gentry failed to address the unsanitary conditions for several days, leading to health issues. Wallace filed a lawsuit claiming deliberate indifference to his health and safety.
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In September 2024, Deputy Jacob Teel was arrested in a sting operation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation. He was charged with internet stalking of a child and traveling for an unlawful sex act with a minor. Following his arrest, Teel was immediately suspended, and termination proceedings were initiated. The sheriff expressed shock and disappointment, […]
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On June 27, 2022, Patrick Nolan was accused of sexually assaulting a female detainee during booking. The detainee alleged that Nolan forcibly penetrated her in a bathroom without cameras. The incident was reported to various authorities, including the Attorney General of Alabama and the U.S. Department of Justice. The outcome of these reports is not […]
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In December 2023, John Daniels II was accused of intercepting a detainee’s letter reporting sexual assault by another officer. He allegedly coerced the detainee into writing a statement, which he then destroyed, and later issued a warrant against her for filing a false report. Daniels was also accused of providing false badge numbers and lacking […]
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In 2011, the Clay County Sheriff’s Department was sued in a case involving allegations of excessive force leading to a detainee’s death. The court dismissed the case, granting the defendants qualified immunity and sovereign immunity, as the plaintiff failed to establish personal participation or a pattern of unconstitutional conduct by the officers involved. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/watts-v-clay-cnty?utm_source=openai))
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In May 2020, Deputy Morris was involved in an incident where he arrested an elderly amputee for non-violent offenses. During the arrest, Deputy Morris handcuffed the individual’s right wrist to his right ankle, causing physical injuries to the back, ankle, and wrist. The court found this method of restraint unreasonable and a violation of the […]
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In May 2020, Deputy Holcomb participated in the arrest of an elderly amputee for non-violent offenses. He handcuffed the individual’s right wrist to his right ankle and placed him in the back of a patrol vehicle, leading to physical injuries. The court deemed this use of force unreasonable and a violation of the Fourth Amendment. […]
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Former Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mitchell Finney was convicted of deprivation of rights under color of law. On May 11, 2019, Finney responded to a call at the Grove Hill Hospital, where he punched a handcuffed patient in the face and then sprayed him with pepper spray for an extended period. In October 2020, […]
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Former Clarke County Sheriff William Ray Norris faced multiple charges, including using his office for personal gain, filing false statements, and income tax evasion. In May 2021, Attorney General Steve Marshall filed for his impeachment, citing corruption and crimes involving moral turpitude. Norris resigned from office in May 2021. In September 2022, he pleaded guilty […]
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Sheriff Donald Lolley was implicated in a 2002 lawsuit (Gaines v. Choctaw County Commission) where plaintiffs alleged constitutional violations under his administration. The court discussed issues related to sovereign immunity and qualified immunity concerning Sheriff Lolley, reflecting legal challenges faced by the department during his tenure.
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In the 1980 case Nicholson v. Choctaw County, the court found that the Choctaw County Jail, under the supervision of the Sheriff’s Department, failed to correct fire safety violations and provided inadequate medical and dental services to inmates. These deficiencies were deemed to violate inmates’ Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment rights, indicating systemic issues within the […]
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In 2007, Deputy Clifton Spears filed a lawsuit against the Choctaw County Commission alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) due to unpaid overtime. The court granted summary judgment in favor of the County Commission, indicating that Spears’ claims were not upheld. This case highlights internal disputes regarding compensation within the department.
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On June 17, 2015, Deputy Jason Reeves was involved in the fatal shooting of Wendy Chappell Price during a traffic stop in Clanton, Alabama. Price was pursued by law enforcement after failing to stop at an officer’s order. During the encounter, officers fired their weapons at Price a total of 17 times, striking her four […]
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Deputy Dean Kidd was involved in multiple incidents of racial discrimination and misconduct. Prior to 2013, Kidd was involved in a tasing incident with another African-American deputy, Brian Kerns, after making racially charged jokes about grape Kool-Aid and watermelon. During the plaintiff’s employment, Kidd called the plaintiff ‘boy’ and told him he ‘needed to pick […]