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In January 2021, Officer Fernandez-Rosa was accused of inappropriately touching a female inmate. Following an internal investigation, he was arrested on January 29, 2021, and suspended from duty. He resigned approximately one week later. In February 2021, a criminal complaint charged him with sexual assault based on his conduct towards the inmate and a fellow […]
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Deputy Bacich was suspended for five days in 2016 after making racially inflammatory remarks to Black individuals while off duty and intoxicated at a Walgreens. He was also suspended for passing a counterfeit bill at a bar. In 2020, Bacich mishandled a hit-and-run investigation, failing to follow up with key witnesses and neglecting to place […]
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In 2007, Deputy Streicher and five other deputies conducted a warrantless search of a drug suspect’s house. In 2019, he was added to the Brady list after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct following a prostitution sting. In 2020, while on duty, Streicher ran a red light near the courthouse, resulting in the death of community […]
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Former Deputy Sheriff Brian Helfert faced multiple charges of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) involving minors. In February 2022, 16 felony charges, including first-degree CSC and child sexually abusive activity, were dismissed due to evidentiary issues. However, in February 2022, Helfert was arraigned on four new cases involving 18 felony charges, including eight life offenses related […]
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In 2005, Deputy Sheriff Greg Leatherberry was involved in an incident where he used force to remove the clothing of an inmate, Connie Anne Shaw, who was placed on suicide watch. Shaw alleged that Leatherberry threw her against a cement block bunk, causing her to hit a wall and fall face-first, and that he applied […]
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In March 2020, Sheriff Joseph Konrath ordered a patrol sergeant to visit the home of 16-year-old Amyiah Cohoon and demand she delete an Instagram post about her COVID-19 experience. The sergeant threatened the family with arrest for disorderly conduct if the post was not removed. This action led to a federal lawsuit alleging violation of […]
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In 2022, Lt. Chad Collinsworth faced multiple allegations including harassment, sexual harassment, bullying, and threats of retaliation. Complaints from employees detailed sexist remarks, such as stating ‘females don’t belong in law enforcement’ and ‘women can’t shoot.’ He was also accused of attempting to pit co-workers against each other and pressuring deputies to alter reports. Collinsworth […]
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In 2001, Deputy Sheriff Greg Leatherberry was involved in an incident where he used force to remove the clothing of an inmate, Connie Anne Shaw, who had expressed suicidal thoughts during booking. Shaw alleged that Leatherberry threw her against a cement block bunk, causing her to hit a wall and fall face-first, placed his knee […]
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In November 2017, Sheriff Richard Anderson demoted Sergeant Kevin Deeren to patrol deputy after Deeren allowed a domestic violence suspect to continue working alongside the victim, violating a no-contact order. Anderson concluded that Deeren’s actions demonstrated poor judgment and created significant liability for the county. Deeren filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful demotion, but the court […]
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Deputy Verse participated in the August 11, 2000 incident involving inmate Douglas Richer. Verse assisted in restraining Richer, who later alleged excessive force in a lawsuit against Verse and other deputies. The court denied summary judgment for Verse, allowing the excessive force claim to proceed. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy James Verse](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-james-verse/)
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Deputy Durand was involved in the August 11, 2000 incident with inmate Douglas Richer. Durand attempted to restrain Richer, leading to a physical altercation. Richer alleged excessive force in a lawsuit against Durand and other deputies. The court denied summary judgment for Durand, allowing the excessive force claim to proceed. ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
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In the same August 11, 2000 incident, Deputy Benrud confronted inmate Douglas Richer about a rule violation. The situation escalated, and Benrud struck Richer in the right eye with his elbow during the altercation. Richer filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force. The court denied summary judgment for Benrud, allowing the excessive force claim to proceed. […]