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Deputy Reyna was involved in the August 2019 arrest of an individual accused of misappropriation and falsification of accounts by a public officer. Acting on orders from Sgt. Towell, Deputy Reyna executed the arrest. The court later found the declaration supporting the arrest deficient and released the individual, indicating the arrest may have been conducted […]
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Deputy Duggan participated in the August 2019 arrest of an individual for alleged misappropriation and falsification of accounts by a public officer. The arrest was conducted under the direction of Sgt. Towell. During the probable cause hearing, the court found deficiencies in the declaration supporting the arrest and released the individual, suggesting the arrest lacked […]
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In August 2019, Sgt. Towell ordered the arrest of an individual for alleged misappropriation and falsification of accounts by a public officer. The arrest was based on information that the individual was loading a U-Haul, raising concerns about potential flight. However, during a probable cause hearing, the court found deficiencies in the declaration provided by […]
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In July 2023, Deputy Austin Case was terminated and charged with extortion, burglary, third-degree rape, indecent liberties by forcible compulsion, and two counts of unlawful imprisonment. He allegedly used his position to threaten, blackmail, and sexually assault two women. One victim reported that Case coerced her into his home under threat of arrest for probation […]
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Deputy Duehn was involved in a 2004 incident where he arrested a citizen, Mr. Buchanan, on his own property. Buchanan was using a shotgun to scare away birds from his orchard when Deputy Duehn, responding to a complaint from a nearby store owner, confronted and arrested him. The arrest led to a lawsuit alleging excessive […]
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Sergeant Bill White was placed on paid administrative leave in mid-June 2012 following a complaint from the Walla Walla Police Department. The investigation was conducted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Department. The Walla Walla Commissioned Deputy Sheriff’s Association formally requested his reinstatement, expressing concerns over the prolonged leave and potential conflicts of interest in the […]
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Former Undersheriff Carole Lepiane was sentenced to six months in federal prison for embezzling over $67,000 in public funds. The investigation, initiated prior to 2011, revealed that Lepiane acted alone in misappropriating these funds. The stolen money was fully recovered, and the case was handled by the FBI, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Washington State Patrol, and […]
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specific details about the officers involved or the nature of the complaints are not provided. ([policescorecard.org](https://policescorecard.org/wa/sheriff/wahkiakum-county?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [both of which were ruled in favor of civilians. However](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/both-of-which-were-ruled-in-favor-of-civilians-however/)
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or lawsuits involving individual officers of the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office in Washington within the past 10 years. The available information does not provide detailed accounts of such incidents. ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-42/)
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In September 2023, a patrol deputy was terminated for deceiving the sheriff’s office during the hiring process. The deputy had resigned from a previous agency to avoid being fired for insubordination but failed to disclose this information. Upon discovery, the sheriff’s office reported the deception to the Criminal Justice Training Academy to prevent future law […]
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In September 2023, a corrections deputy was fired after an investigation uncovered substantial evidence of sexual harassment dating back to at least 2022. The sheriff’s office initiated the investigation on August 4, 2023, following an internal complaint about sexual harassment within the corrections facility. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unnamed Corrections Deputy](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unnamed-corrections-deputy/)
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On August 31, 2023, a civilian employee was terminated following an internal investigation that revealed significant sexual harassment toward two female employees over four years. The employee had planned to retire on September 1, but the sheriff’s office proceeded with termination to address the severity of the misconduct. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unnamed Civilian […]
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In September 2024, a Thurston County Sheriff’s deputy was suspended without pay after posting body camera footage on social media accompanied by a disparaging comment stating that ‘women don’t belong in law enforcement.’ The deputy self-reported the incident, and an internal investigation substantiated the discrimination allegations. The suspension was upheld after an arbitration hearing. ## […]