Lieutenant Sawicki was investigated for allegations of false imprisonment and domestic violence. The internal affairs investigation concluded with findings that raised concerns about his conduct, reflecting issues of misogyny and domestic violence within the department. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Michael Sawicki](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/michael-sawicki/)
Detective McGuire has a history of misconduct, including allegations of destroying evidence and making inappropriate comments to a female arrestee. He was also involved in an investigation where a juvenile female suspect was shot multiple times by deputies and subsequently charged as an adult. McGuire’s past behavior raised concerns about his role in such sensitive […]
Former Deputy Braman faced multiple complaints of stealing from individuals in his custody. As a result, the State Attorney’s Office dismissed 18 cases that relied on his testimony, citing credibility concerns. Braman resigned from the Sheriff’s Office amid the investigation. ## Officer Forum Links: – [John Braman](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/john-braman/)
In November 2022, Deputy Corbin was arrested on charges including bribery, battery, false imprisonment, and solicitation to commit prostitution. While off duty but operating his marked patrol car, he allegedly coerced women into his vehicle, threatened them with arrest, and solicited sexual acts. Corbin resigned from the Sheriff’s Office following the allegations. ## Officer Forum […]
In April 2021, an internal affairs investigation revealed that then-Lieutenant Bainbridge sexually harassed at least six female colleagues, including sending unwanted messages and making advances via social media and text. He also used vehicle locator data to track a subordinate. Additionally, Bainbridge frequently failed to respond to significant calls, spending many on-duty hours at his […]
Suspended for fifteen (15) days in 2019 for conduct unbecoming a public employee and neglect of duty. Violated UCSO rules and policy by dispatching officers by phone rather than radio and retaliated against an officer reporting misconduct. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sergeant (Name Not Provided)](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sergeant-name-not-provided/)
In June 2022, Brandon James, a 33-year-old correctional officer at the Taylor County Jail, was arrested and terminated for engaging in a sexual relationship with a female inmate in 2020. The investigation began after a former inmate reported the affair, leading to James’s confession and subsequent dismissal from the Sheriff’s Office. ## Officer Forum Links: […]
In November 2024, Deputy Halford Harris Jr. was named as a defendant in a civil rights lawsuit filed by Norman Whitaker II. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida, alleges violations of civil rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The case is titled Whitaker v. Suwannee County Sheriff’s […]
In November 2024, Deputy Chris Ferguson was named as a defendant in a civil rights lawsuit filed by Norman Whitaker II. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida, alleges violations of civil rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The case is titled Whitaker v. Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office […]
In November 2024, a civil rights lawsuit was filed against Deputy Justin Robert Stout, along with other defendants, alleging misconduct. The case, titled Whitaker v. Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office et al, was filed in the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida under case number 3:2024cv01141. The lawsuit pertains to alleged violations of […]
