Create And Track Police Department History
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In September 2023, Sheriff Hakes was the subject of a closed session meeting by the county board, which his attorney claimed violated Wisconsin’s Open Meeting Law. The meeting discussed alleged misconduct by Hakes without providing him prior notice or an opportunity to defend himself. The attorney argued that this lack of due process was unfair […]
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On July 14, 2021, a Barron County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in a critical incident in Mikana, Wisconsin. The deputy responded to a wellness check where an armed individual raised a firearm at the deputy, who then fired at the subject. The subject was struck and air-lifted to a regional hospital in critical but stable […]
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Deputy Boigenzahn engaged in inappropriate behavior with female inmates, including passing notes and making physical contact. Despite initial denials, he admitted to these actions when faced with termination for dishonesty. He was suspended for three days but later reinstated to his normal duties without additional supervision. A jury found that his actions created a known […]
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Sheriff Mick Brennan was named in federal lawsuits filed by five women alleging sexual assault and harassment by former corrections officer Chris Bond between 2013 and 2016. The lawsuits claimed that Brennan and other officials failed to supervise Bond adequately, allowing the misconduct to occur. The lawsuits were dismissed in 2018, with each woman receiving […]
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Jail Administrator Tony Jones was named in federal lawsuits filed by five women alleging sexual assault and harassment by former corrections officer Chris Bond between 2013 and 2016. The lawsuits claimed that Jones and other officials failed to supervise Bond adequately, allowing the misconduct to occur. The lawsuits were dismissed in 2018, with each woman […]
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Deputy Brock Mrdjenovich fatally shot 14-year-old Jason Pero on November 8, 2017, on the Bad River Indian Reservation. Mrdjenovich responded to a report of a male walking with a knife and shot Pero twice in the chest. A special prosecutor determined the shooting was justified, and no charges were filed. However, the incident led to […]
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Sheriff Brian Zupke was named in a lawsuit filed on January 9, 2024, by the estate of Aaron Frank Craig Sr. The lawsuit alleges that officers failed to properly search Craig after his arrest, allowing him to bring methamphetamine into the jail, leading to his fatal overdose on January 27, 2023. The suit claims negligence […]
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Former corrections officer Chris Bond was accused of sexually assaulting multiple female inmates at the Ashland County Jail between 2013 and 2016. Allegations included fondling, forcing inmates to perform oral sex, and making lewd comments. Bond took his own life in August 2016 after these allegations surfaced. Five women filed federal lawsuits against Ashland County, […]
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In 1991, Sheriff Fred Peel was involved in an incident where he allegedly attempted to intimidate a complainant, Mr. Hinson, into leaving the Sheriff’s office without receiving requested documents. The confrontation escalated when Mr. Hinson sought to file a complaint against Sheriff Peel himself. The case was reviewed, and it was concluded that while Sheriff […]
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Christopher Chandler, a former lieutenant with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, was demoted and subsequently terminated in 2018. The demotion was due to incidents including insubordination and failure to report for duty. Chandler admitted to these offenses during a predetermination hearing. He filed a lawsuit alleging disability discrimination and retaliation, but the Eleventh Circuit Court […]
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Detective Moon was suspended in 2014 for making insensitive comments on social media about the events in Ferguson, Missouri. Additionally, in 2015, a whistleblower complaint alleged that Moon displayed indifference towards African-Americans in two separate instances, claiming he was a continued threat to public safety. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Detective Richard Moon](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/detective-richard-moon/)
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Undersheriff Morrison was suspended in 2014 for making insensitive comments on social media regarding the events in Ferguson, Missouri. Along with four other deputies, he was suspended with pay pending an internal investigation into the remarks. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Undersheriff Trey Morrison](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/undersheriff-trey-morrison/)
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Deputy Malphurs was arrested in September 2023 on charges of lewd and lascivious molestation of a minor under the age of 12. The investigation began in April 2021 after a complaint was filed. Malphurs was placed on administrative leave during the investigation and was terminated from the sheriff’s office upon its conclusion. ## Officer Forum […]
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Deputy Sheridan faced multiple internal affairs investigations for untruthfulness. In 2020, he was disciplined for providing false information regarding traffic stops and searches. In April 2023, during a court case, a judge found his testimony to be not credible, leading to the suppression of evidence and dismissal of charges against a defendant. Shortly thereafter, Sheridan […]
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Deputy Standeford was investigated for falsely claiming military service and providing false testimony during an administrative hearing. In 2021, he was found to have lied about being a Marine and about his experiences during the 9/11 attacks. These falsehoods led to a Giglio memo being issued, questioning his credibility as a witness. Standeford resigned from […]