Create And Track Police Department History
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In October 2022, Deputy Ronald Dolphin was charged with sexual exploitation of a vulnerable adult after allegedly taking and sharing inappropriate images of a mentally ill inmate performing a lewd act. He resigned in lieu of termination following an internal investigation. ([moabtimes.com](https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/gcso-jailer-accused-of-misconduct/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Ronald Dolphin](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/ronald-dolphin/)
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In 2014, Sheriff Perkins was involved in a feud with Escalante Police Chief Kevin Worlton, leading to Worlton’s arrest on charges of making false statements and official misconduct. Worlton alleged that Perkins’ actions were part of a personal vendetta, and the charges against Worlton were later dropped. Additionally, in 2017, a lawsuit accused Sheriff Perkins […]
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In August 2011, Deputy Gardner arrested Mr. Mglej without probable cause, charging him with failing to identify himself and obstructing justice. The charges were eventually dropped. During the arrest, Deputy Gardner applied handcuffs too tightly, causing Mr. Mglej prolonged pain and long-term nerve damage. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Deputy Gardner qualified immunity […]
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In September 2015, Deputy Vanwagoner trespassed on private property while hunting to track a wounded elk. He entered a plea in abeyance, meaning the case would be dismissed if no other law violations occurred. Initially facing a six-month suspension, the Utah Peace Officer Standards & Training Council ultimately issued a letter of caution after deliberation. […]
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In April 2017, Sgt. Carl Reilley detained a 13-year-old autistic boy near the local library. The boy, who was taking his pet hamster for a walk, was tackled to the ground and handcuffed after allegedly running from Reilley. The incident resulted in bruising and emotional distress for the boy. An internal review found Reilley’s use […]
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On August 15, 2023, during a county-wide training, Corporal Robinson’s K9, Rolf, urinated inside a conference room. Witnesses reported that Robinson aggressively pulled Rolf’s leash, dragged him down stairs, and struck him multiple times as the dog cowered. Such actions are not in accordance with standard training protocols. Robinson was charged with striking or assaulting […]
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Former deputy Logan Walker participated in the abuse of inmates at the Daggett County Jail, including using a Taser on inmates and engaging in uncertified police dog training exercises involving inmates. He was charged and convicted in a plea deal related to these incidents. ([ksl.com](https://www.ksl.com/article/50978245/former-inmate-testifies-of-abuse-by-daggett-county-jailers-in-federal-trial?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Logan Walker](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/logan-walker/)
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Former Sheriff Jerry Jorgensen failed to investigate, discipline, or supervise deputies under his control, allowing criminal conduct to occur at the Daggett County Jail between 2014 and 2017. He pleaded guilty to official misconduct, a class B misdemeanor, admitting that he knowingly refrained from performing duties imposed by law. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/utah/utdce/2%3A2018cv00389/110209/164/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
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Former deputy Rodrigo Toledo was involved in the abuse of inmates at the Daggett County Jail, including using a Taser on inmates and participating in uncertified police dog training exercises involving inmates. He was charged and convicted in a plea deal related to these incidents. ([ksl.com](https://www.ksl.com/article/50978245/former-inmate-testifies-of-abuse-by-daggett-county-jailers-in-federal-trial?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Rodrigo Toledo](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/rodrigo-toledo/)
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Former deputy Joshua Cox was involved in multiple incidents of inmate abuse at the Daggett County Jail between 2014 and 2017. He illegally used a Taser on inmates and forced them to act as test subjects for uncertified police dog training. Cox was seen on camera assaulting inmates. He pleaded guilty to two counts of […]
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Former Lt. Benjamin Lail engaged in misconduct at the Daggett County Jail, including sleeping on the job, watching TV, playing video games, and breaking pepper spray pods. He received disciplinary write-ups for pinching a fellow guard on the inner thigh at the gun range and threatening an employee with a Taser. Lail pleaded guilty to […]
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In October 2013, civilian employee John Gerald Shiew was arrested on multiple charges, including rape, aggravated sexual assault of a child, child abuse, enticing a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and furnishing alcohol to a minor. At the time of his arrest, Shiew had been working in the Carbon County Jail for […]
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In May 2015, former Sheriff James Cordova pleaded guilty to misuse of public money, a third-degree felony. He admitted to using his patrol truck and a county-owned trailer to move personal property from Carbon County to his new home in Washington County. Additionally, he used his county-issued credit card 26 times between December 2013 and […]
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In January 2019, Officer Adams confiscated and destroyed an inmate’s rune paper, which the inmate claimed was related to his Asatru religion. The inmate alleged this action violated his rights to due process and free exercise of religion. The court found that the officer’s actions did not constitute a violation of clearly established constitutional rights, […]
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In February 2019, Officer Webb conducted a cell search during which he damaged or destroyed an inmate’s personal papers, including medical information and legal notes. The inmate claimed this was done without notice or an opportunity to be heard, violating his due process rights. The court determined that the officer’s actions did not violate clearly […]