or lawsuits within the past 10 years. The Brady List for this office does not provide specific names or detailed incidents. ([giglio-bradylist.com](https://giglio-bradylist.com/north-dakota/cavalier-county-sheriffs-office?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-50/)
In August 2023, a lawsuit was filed by Royal C. Rockefeller against the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and several officers, including Cpl. Jonathan Dodge. The lawsuit alleges civil rights violations and excessive force. The case is ongoing, and specific details about Dodge’s involvement are part of the court proceedings. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Cpl. […]
In August 2023, a lawsuit was filed by Royal C. Rockefeller against the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and several officers, including Lt. Tommy Ray. The lawsuit alleges civil rights violations and excessive force. The case is ongoing, and specific details about Ray’s involvement are part of the court proceedings. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Lt. […]
In August 2023, a lawsuit was filed by Royal C. Rockefeller against the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and several officers, including Sgt. William Drechsel. The lawsuit alleges civil rights violations and excessive force. The case is ongoing, and specific details about Drechsel’s involvement are part of the court proceedings. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sgt. […]
In September 2021, Lt. Tommy Ray used his government-issued phone to send nude photos, including one accidentally sent to a fellow deputy. The investigation concluded in January 2022, resulting in a written reprimand for Ray. The incident raised concerns about the handling of the investigation and internal policies. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Lt. Tommy […]
On March 18, 2015, Sgt. Worden used excessive force by pepper-spraying an inmate who was already restrained in a chair. An internal investigation found his actions violated department policies, leading to his resignation. The incident damaged public trust in the department’s commitment to inmate safety. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sgt. Worden](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sgt-worden/)
In March 2011, an officer was suspended with pay pending an investigation into allegations of assaulting inmate Carlos Mendez Jr. during his intake at the Burleigh County Detention Center. Mendez alleged that the officer, along with two Bismarck police officers, physically assaulted him by throwing him into an elevator, kneeing him in the groin, and […]
Deputy Jeremy Grohs was terminated on July 21, 2014, by Sheriff Michael Cude for insubordination, refusal to follow a direct lawful order, and mishandling of evidence. The termination followed an incident where Grohs allegedly allowed a felony suspect to go free despite being directed to arrest him. Additionally, Grohs was accused of taking possession of […]
Appointed sheriff in May 2014, Michael Cude faced allegations of creating a hostile work environment and employee harassment. In July 2014, he fired secretary Sue Christiansen for allegedly exceeding her approved leave, amid claims that she and other female employees felt threatened by him. Cude denied these allegations, stating he was ‘just trying to do […]
In July 2022, Deputy Jordan Rhodes, along with Deputy Kenneth Moore, issued a criminal trespassing citation to a disabled man, John Malaer, who was camping on public property. The citation was issued after the county leased the land to a private party for $1 per year, effectively converting it to private property. The lawsuit alleges […]
In July 2022, Deputy Kenneth Moore, along with Deputy Jordan Rhodes, issued a criminal trespassing citation to a disabled man, John Malaer, who was camping on public property. The citation was issued after the county leased the land to a private party for $1 per year, effectively converting it to private property. The lawsuit alleges […]
lawsuits ## Officer Forum Links: – [publicly available information regarding individual officers from the Benson County Sheriff's Office in North Dakota who have been involved in disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/publicly-available-information-regarding-individual-officers-from-the-benson-county-sheriffs-office-in-north-dakota-who-have-been-involved-in-disciplinary-actions/)
