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On February 5, 2021, Deputy Brawdy executed a U-turn on U.S. Highway 101 near Depoe Bay, resulting in a collision with a vehicle driven by Lonny Ramos. Ramos filed a lawsuit alleging that Brawdy’s maneuver was reckless and caused him injuries, including a severe and permanent back injury. The lawsuit seeks $450,000 in damages for […]
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In January 2022, Deputy Jared Crawford was alleged to have failed to act promptly on a citizen’s report, potentially due to the individual’s immigrant status. The citizen claimed this inaction violated their First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendment rights. The case was dismissed with leave to amend, indicating insufficient evidence at that time. ## Officer Forum […]
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In September 2015, Sheriff Frank Skrah was indicted on nine misdemeanor charges related to allegations of excessive force. The charges included harassment, official misconduct, strangulation, assault, and attempted assault, stemming from incidents between February 2013 and February 2015. Specific allegations included holding a flashlight against a man’s throat and applying pressure to another man’s throat […]
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In December 2021, Sergeant Benjamin Scheen was charged with third-degree sexual abuse and sexual harassment in Lane County. The charges stemmed from a July 2020 incident in Eugene, where Scheen allegedly subjected a woman to unwanted, intimate touching without her consent. The woman, engaged to a former Klamath County deputy, reported the incident, leading to […]
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In 2023, Sheriff Chris Kaber was investigated by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission for potentially violating state law by supervising his son, Sergeant Ryan Kaber, within the department. Despite an agreement to prevent direct supervision of family members, Sheriff Kaber reassigned his son to a supervisory role in the detective division without opening the position […]
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Shawn Shaw, a former officer with the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, had his certification revoked due to conduct unbecoming and was discharged for cause. Specific details of the misconduct are not provided in the available records. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Shawn Shaw](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/shawn-shaw/)
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In 2019, Lt. Edward Vincent was named in a lawsuit by Deputy Teresa O’Brien alleging sexual harassment. Vincent was accused of making sexually charged comments and, on one occasion, pulling O’Brien toward him and kissing her on the head, which she viewed as unwanted. The lawsuit highlighted a broader culture of discrimination against female employees […]
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In 2019, Sgt. Ray Webb was accused of sexual harassment by Deputy Teresa O’Brien. Allegations included sending lewd text messages, such as a picture of a bed with stained sheets, and propositions for sex. Webb was also reported to be intoxicated at work and made inappropriate comments. The lawsuit filed by O’Brien claimed a culture […]
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In August 2021, Deputy Ron Brown was convicted on two counts of official misconduct. The charges stemmed from incidents where Brown transferred intimate images from a deceased man’s phone to his own and obtained a woman’s personal belongings under false pretenses. He was acquitted on two other charges. Brown retired during the internal affairs investigation […]
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In 2019, Deputy Michael Larson was named in a lawsuit alleging harassment and invasion of privacy. The plaintiff claimed that Larson, along with other deputies, conducted regular surveillance and patrols near the plaintiff’s residence, leading to claims of emotional distress and nuisance. The case was dismissed, but it highlighted concerns about the conduct of deputies […]
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Deputy Marsha Skidgel was one of the deputies on duty during the April 2017 death of inmate James Wippel from a perforated ulcer in the Jefferson County Jail. Skidgel, along with two other deputies, was charged with criminally negligent homicide in April 2018. In December 2018, all three deputies were acquitted. Following the acquittal, Skidgel […]
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In April 2017, Deputy Michael Durkan was on duty when inmate James Wippel died from a perforated ulcer in the Jefferson County Jail. Durkan, along with two other deputies, was charged with criminally negligent homicide in April 2018. In December 2018, all three deputies were acquitted. Following the acquittal, Durkan filed a civil lawsuit in […]
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Deputy Anthony Hansen was involved in the April 2017 incident where inmate James Wippel died from a perforated ulcer in the Jefferson County Jail. Hansen, along with two other deputies, was charged with criminally negligent homicide in April 2018. In December 2018, all three deputies were acquitted. Subsequently, Hansen filed a civil lawsuit in July […]
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Deputy Kolkemo was involved in an incident where he struck inmate John Lee Malaer in the face during intake at the Jackson County Jail. Kolkemo described the action as a ‘diversionary strike.’ Malaer was also placed naked in a cell and shackled to a floor grate. Kolkemo received a one-day suspension without pay. A federal […]