Create And Track Police Department History
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In 2022, Sgt. Robinson was named in a lawsuit alleging violations of the Fourth Amendment. The case involved an unlawful traffic stop and search, where Robinson lacked reasonable suspicion to initiate the stop. The court denied Robinson’s motion to dismiss the claim, indicating sufficient grounds for the lawsuit to proceed. ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
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Detective Phil Crawford participated in a February 2019 arrest where excessive force was used. After a high-speed chase, Crawford rammed the suspect’s car with an unmarked minivan and was observed kneeing the suspect in the chest while he was on the ground. Internal investigations resulted in a written reprimand for Crawford. No criminal charges were […]
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Lt. Dennis Harris was involved in a January 2019 incident where an informant was mistakenly arrested and beaten. Harris offered the informant $2,000 and promised to cover medical expenses in exchange for continued cooperation, which the informant later described as ‘hush money.’ Harris was removed as task force director and reassigned within the sheriff’s office; […]
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In January 2019, Sgt. Doug Howell was involved in two separate incidents of excessive force. On January 30, during a mistaken identity arrest at a gas station, Howell struck an informant with the butt of his assault rifle, causing a bleeding cut that required four staples. Five days later, Howell kicked a suspect nine times […]
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In December 2011, Sheriff Jeff Merrell terminated Deputy Denile Gale for allegedly distributing prescription-strength ibuprofen to inmates without proper authorization. Gale contended that his termination was in retaliation for his political support of Merrell’s opponent during the 2010 election. Gale filed a lawsuit against Uintah County and Sheriff Merrell, alleging violations of his procedural and […]
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In 2020, Roger Hill, formerly with the Tooele County Sheriff’s Office, received a 2.5-year suspension after police responded to his home following a domestic dispute and discovered illegal steroids. Hill admitted to injecting himself with steroids in preparation for a bodybuilding competition. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Roger Hill](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/roger-hill/)
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On December 1, 2023, Lieutenant Gilbert denied an individual official paperwork, physically removed them from the courthouse, and obstructed their official business, violating their rights to speech and assembly. She confirmed on video that her use of force was due to offense taken at the individual’s language, despite being advised of relevant Supreme Court precedent […]
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In 2004, Deputy Cordell Pearson was involved in the forced catheterization of Haley Owen Hooper after she refused a urine test. Despite Hooper offering to provide a blood sample, Pearson and other deputies proceeded with the catheterization, which was later deemed illegal. A judge ruled that the results of the urine test should be suppressed, […]
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In the 2012 case of Dixon v. Richer, the Tenth Circuit Court addressed allegations of excessive force by San Juan County Sheriff’s deputies. The plaintiffs, Willie and Hyon Dixon, claimed that during a traffic stop, deputies kicked, struck with a flashlight, choked, and beat Willie Dixon after he had been frisked and was not making […]
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Deputy Robert J. Wilcox faced misdemeanor charges in 2017, including reckless endangerment, obstruction of justice, and official misconduct. The charges were connected to a 2015 incident where Sheriff Richard Eldredge allegedly pointed an unloaded assault rifle at Deputy Todd Bristol, with Wilcox present during the event. In August 2017, a judge dismissed all charges against […]
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Chief Deputy Alan Freestone was charged in 2017 with witness retaliation, obstruction of justice, and official misconduct. These charges were related to his investigation of a 2015 incident where Sheriff Richard Eldredge allegedly pointed an unloaded assault rifle at Deputy Todd Bristol. Freestone’s investigation was criticized for inaccuracies and missing information. In August 2017, a […]
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Sheriff Richard Eldredge was charged in 2017 with witness retaliation (a third-degree felony), and misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment, obstruction of justice, and official misconduct. The charges stemmed from a 2015 incident where Eldredge allegedly pointed an unloaded assault rifle at Deputy Todd Bristol during a firearms qualification shoot. Eldredge reportedly apologized after the incident. […]
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Retired deputy Grayson W. Redd, 74, was arrested in 2024 and charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse. The charges include three first-degree felony counts of rape of a child, three first-degree felony counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, and eight second-degree counts of forcible sexual abuse. The alleged abuse occurred between […]