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Undersheriff Tim Albin resigned in 2015 following the release of a 2009 internal investigation that revealed he and others knew about Reserve Deputy Robert Bates’ inadequate training but pressured officers to overlook it. The report highlighted systemic issues within the Sheriff’s Office, including favoritism and insufficient oversight. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Tim Albin](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/tim-albin/)
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Former Sheriff Stanley Glanz resigned in 2015 after being indicted for not releasing an internal report questioning the qualifications of Reserve Deputy Robert Bates. Glanz pleaded no contest to the charge and received a one-year suspended sentence. His tenure was marked by allegations of cronyism and lack of oversight, particularly concerning the reserve deputy program. […]
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In April 2015, Reserve Deputy Robert Bates fatally shot Eric Harris during an undercover sting operation, claiming he mistook his handgun for a Taser. Bates was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and sentenced to four years in prison. The incident led to a $6 million settlement with Harris’ estate and exposed issues of inadequate training and […]
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In November 2005, Sheriff Billy Hanes was charged with assault and making racial threats following an incident in the district attorney’s office. The charges were dismissed after Hanes resigned from his position in December 2005. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Billy Hanes](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/billy-hanes/)
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In September 2022, Deputy Floyd Matheny was arrested on felony child abuse charges after an 11-year-old accused him of physical assault, resulting in visible bruising. Matheny resigned from his position, and the District 3 Drug and Violent Crime Task Force conducted the investigation. His peace officer license was suspended effective November 5, 2020. ## Officer […]
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In 2005, Sheriff Arnold Peoples was accused of engaging in sexual misconduct and making inappropriate advances toward individuals, including subordinates and female inmates in his custody. These allegations raised concerns about abuse of power and breach of trust within the Texas County Sheriff’s Office. The scandal led to investigations and legal actions against Sheriff Peoples, […]
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In October 2022, detention officer Kelvin Fugate was investigated by the OSBI for sexual battery involving unlawful cavity searches on three inmates. Video evidence reportedly showed Fugate leading the victims into a shower one at a time, using the same glove on each, and performing cavity searches in a sexual manner. One victim alleged Fugate […]
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In August 2010, former deputy Brandon Balthrop was charged with two counts of sexual battery, one count of indecent exposure, one count of kidnapping, and one count of first-degree rape by instrumentation. The charges involved alleged sexual assaults of three women over a three-year period, including two women he stopped for traffic violations and a […]
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In December 2024, a civil rights lawsuit was filed against Officer Kyle Waters, alleging misconduct during an arrest. The plaintiff, Jeremy Henson, claims that Officer Waters violated his constitutional rights during the incident. The case is currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Kyle […]
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In August 2023, Sheriff Shannon Smith resigned amid an investigation into misappropriated funds from the Seminole County Sheriff Deputy Association Fund. A deferred prosecution agreement required him to resign, pay $2,566 in restitution, and refrain from seeking law enforcement employment for two years. The agreement pertained specifically to the misappropriation of funds from the association […]
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On September 21, 2020, Deputy Wayne ‘Duke’ Brown was accused of multiple misconducts, including wrongful arrest for DUI due to retaliatory entrapment, evidence tampering, and making false statements to the court. The complainant alleged that Brown engaged in stalking, harassment, and acted outside his official capacity, leading to a wrongful imprisonment. The case also involved […]
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Sheriff Brian Smith is listed on the Brady List, indicating known issues of police misconduct, decertification, public complaints, use-of-force reports, and citizen reports. Specific details regarding the nature of the misconduct or disciplinary actions are not provided in the available sources. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Brian Smith](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/brian-smith/)
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Former Sheriff Darren Atha is listed on the Brady List, which includes officers with known issues of police misconduct, decertification, public complaints, use-of-force reports, and citizen reports. Specific details regarding the nature of the misconduct or disciplinary actions are not provided in the available sources. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Darren Atha](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/darren-atha/)
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In May 2018, detention officer Ashley Parra was arrested for engaging in sexual contact with an inmate at the Pushmataha County jail. Following a two-day trial in May 2019, she was convicted of second-degree rape. Parra was remanded to custody pending sentencing scheduled for June 26, 2019. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Ashley Elizabeth Parra](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/ashley-elizabeth-parra/)
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In 2020, Officer Flowers was involved in a lawsuit where he was accused of engaging in nonconsensual, coerced sexual acts with a pretrial detainee. The court found that Flowers’s actions violated the detainee’s constitutional rights, emphasizing the inherently coercive nature of the prison setting. Flowers’s conduct was deemed objectively harmful enough to establish a constitutional […]