Create And Track Police Department History
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Deputy Sheriff Rizzo was terminated on October 11, 1996, after being disciplined on six separate occasions. The Eau Claire County sheriff recommended his termination to the County Board Committee on Personnel, which held a hearing and issued a written decision to terminate Rizzo. Rizzo did not appeal to the circuit court but filed a grievance […]
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In March 2016, Officer Boigenzahn sexually assaulted inmate Rachel Slabey by touching her genital area under her clothing while she was in her bunk. Prior to this incident, in August 2015, he was suspended for three days without pay for violating the jail’s fraternization policy by passing notes between inmates and engaging in non-sexual physical […]
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In November 2024, Officer Rankila was involved in an incident where he claimed his hand was injured when a suspect kicked a car door shut on it. However, body camera footage revealed inconsistencies between his report and the actual events. The footage showed that his hand was not in the position he described, leading to […]
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In October 2023, Deputy Jurrone Petry was arrested following allegations of domestic abuse by his girlfriend. She reported multiple instances where Petry punched her in the head, intimidated her with a stun gun, and prevented her from leaving their apartment during arguments. In one incident, after she expressed a wish that he was dead, Petry […]
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Deputy Sheriff Carlos Oblitas was terminated on December 1, 2020, allegedly due to his race and protected complaints about racial discrimination. The termination followed a complaint filed on September 24, 2020, by Deputy Eorll, which led to an investigation into Oblitas’s conduct. The Civil Service Commission concluded that the Sheriff’s Office lacked just cause for […]
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Deputy Ben Dolnick was investigated in 2018 for sending inappropriate messages and photos to female colleagues. The internal investigation found he violated work rules and the office’s code of conduct. Dolnick resigned prior to the investigation’s completion in December 2018. He later worked for the Town of Madison Police Department and, as of 2025, is […]
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Detective Anthony Hamilton was involved in a controversial search at the Magnuson Grand Hotel in March 2021, which he believed to be illegal. After voicing his concerns and sharing video evidence, he was removed from the Tactical Response Team and suspended for two days. Hamilton filed a federal lawsuit alleging retaliation and misconduct by superior […]
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In 1991, Deputy James Zanow was named in a lawsuit where an inmate, Hillman, alleged that Zanow and other jail employees disclosed his HIV-positive status to non-medical staff and other inmates. The court determined that such unauthorized disclosure was outside the scope of their official duties, leading to a claim of deprivation of constitutional rights. […]
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In 2003, Sheriff Steven Rowe was sued by former inmate Jeffrey M. Schreiber, who alleged that Rowe failed to act on his request for disposition of charges pending in Indiana, leading to prolonged incarceration. The court found that Rowe did not personally receive the request and was unaware of the detainer until months later. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/schreiber-v-columbia-county-sheriff-steve-rowe?utm_source=openai)) […]
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In 2000, Deputy Todd Horn was the subject of a public records request regarding his actions during a shift on April 16, 1999. The request sought information about a background check Horn allegedly performed. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office faced legal action for failing to comply with the open records request, leading to a writ […]
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In 1991, Sheriff James Smith was involved in a lawsuit where an inmate, Hillman, alleged that Smith and other jail employees disclosed his HIV-positive status to non-medical staff and other inmates. The court found that such unauthorized disclosure was outside the scope of their official duties, leading to a claim of deprivation of constitutional rights. […]
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On March 25, 2025, Deputy Gilbert Lopez, 55, was arrested following a domestic dispute at his residence. He was charged with disorderly conduct, a county ordinance violation, after an incident involving his wife. Following the arrest, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office terminated his employment. ([davidsonian.com](https://davidsonian.com/tag/law-enforcement-misconduct/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Gilbert Lopez](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-gilbert-lopez/)
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In 2023, Sheriff Travis Hakes was investigated for sending ‘unequivocally sexual in nature’ text messages to a female dispatcher, including an ethnically charged meme. The investigation also uncovered that Hakes sold guns, knives, and real estate during work hours. The Chippewa County Board voted ‘no confidence’ in his leadership, citing concerns about his honesty, training, […]