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Deputy Higgins was implicated in a lawsuit by inmate Monical, alleging due process violations. Monical claimed he was placed in solitary confinement for six months without a hearing, following a disciplinary write-up by Higgins. The lawsuit contended that the prolonged isolation was retaliatory and lacked proper procedural safeguards. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Higgins](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-higgins/)
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On April 18, 2019, Sgt. Jeffrey Carpenter participated in the intake of Juan Anthony Sancho at the Jackson County Jail. Sancho was restrained and shackled to a floor grate for two-and-a-half hours. A federal magistrate found that the prolonged restraint could be seen as punitive, leading to a jury trial to determine the appropriateness of […]
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On April 18, 2019, Deputy Tawnya Sellers was involved in the intake process of Juan Anthony Sancho at the Jackson County Jail. Sancho was allegedly uncooperative, leading to a takedown by deputies. Sancho was then shackled to a floor grate for two-and-a-half hours. A federal magistrate ruled that while the takedown was lawful, the prolonged […]
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On March 31, 2009, Deputy Jacob Franklin arrested retired deputy Ron Oachs during a traffic stop. Franklin used force to subdue Oachs, including wrestling him to the ground and kneeing him in the groin. The incident was captured on dashcam video. Franklin was terminated on April 7, 2009, for violating constitutional rights. A federal jury […]
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In March 2024, Deputy Marc Smith was arrested on charges including luring a minor, third-degree sexual abuse, public indecency, and private indecency. The alleged incidents occurred off-duty. Following the arrest, Smith was placed on administrative leave, and the Oregon State Police initiated an investigation. The case was referred to the Crook County District Attorney’s Office […]
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Chief Deputy Ken Jones was named in a $5 million tort claim filed by former deputies Derek Gregg and Dustin Canfield in 2022. The claim alleged that Jones, along with other officials, retaliated against them for reporting or opposing employer misconduct, leading to their wrongful discharge. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Ken Jones](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/ken-jones-2/)
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Undersheriff Zach Mobley was implicated in a lawsuit filed by former Deputy Tyler Smith, alleging that Mobley participated in orchestrating Smith’s termination in retaliation for whistleblowing activities. The lawsuit claimed that Mobley and others conspired to create intolerable working conditions leading to Smith’s resignation. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Zach Mobley](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/zach-mobley/)
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Deputy Abigail Mobley was investigated in 2019 for alleged misconduct, including a reported sexual relationship with an inmate and illegal drug use. While the Oregon Department of Justice found evidence of inappropriate communications with an inmate, no criminal charges were filed. She was placed on administrative leave in March 2019 and resigned in December 2020. […]
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In September 2019, Deputy Tyler Smith was charged with attempted first-degree rape, attempted first-degree sex abuse, and fourth-degree assault. He was placed on administrative leave and subsequently terminated in December 2019. Smith filed a lawsuit against Grant County and several officials, alleging wrongful termination and whistleblower retaliation. In November 2022, he was acquitted of all […]
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Sheriff Glenn Palmer faced multiple ethics complaints in 2016 related to his interactions with armed militants during the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation. Allegations included meeting privately with occupiers and expressing support for their cause, raising concerns about his impartiality and adherence to law enforcement ethics. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Glenn Palmer](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/glenn-palmer/)
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or lawsuits within the past 10 years. The Brady List for the Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office does not provide specific names or detailed incidents. ([giglio-bradylist.com](https://giglio-bradylist.com/oregon/gilliam-county-sheriffs-office?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-58/)
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In 2018, Deputy Eggleston was involved in an incident where an inmate alleged excessive use of force during a transfer to the Oregon State Hospital. The inmate claimed that Deputy Eggleston and another deputy physically forced her into the facility, resulting in bruising. The court found that the use of force was not objectively unreasonable […]
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Sergeant Jonathan Dorland was implicated in a 2019 incident involving the arrest of an Oregon State Police trooper for DUII. The trooper filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful seizure and violation of his rights, raising questions about Sergeant Dorland’s conduct during the arrest. The court eventually granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants. ## Officer […]
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In 2019, Deputy Brandon Black was involved in the arrest of an Oregon State Police trooper for DUII. The trooper later filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful seizure and violation of his rights. The case highlighted concerns about the conduct of Deputy Black during the arrest, although the court ultimately granted summary judgment in favor of […]