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In February 2022, Deputy Mike Crawford deployed a Taser on Jean Barreto at a gas station, igniting gasoline and causing Barreto to suffer third-degree burns over 75% of his body. Crawford was charged with negligence but was acquitted in November 2022. A federal lawsuit was filed against Crawford and other deputies, alleging excessive force and […]
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In September 2021, Deputy Paulino responded to a well-being check for Miya Marcano, a 19-year-old reported missing. Despite evidence suggesting foul play, including a barricaded door and blood on a pillow, Paulino classified Marcano as a ‘voluntary missing person’ and did not escalate the case. This misclassification delayed the investigation. Paulino received a 150-hour unpaid […]
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In February 2024, a deputy arrested NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp during a traffic stop. An after-action report identified several missteps, including equipment failures, unclear verbal directions, and improper arrest procedures. Sapp filed a notice of claim seeking $20 million in damages, alleging civil rights violations. The report suggested that the deputy’s actions could […]
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In 2021, Officer Wilson placed a paraplegic detainee in a non-wheelchair-accessible room, requiring the detainee to sleep on a mattress atop a desk. The detainee fell and sustained injuries. Wilson allegedly ignored the detainee’s pleas for medical attention. A lawsuit was filed against Wilson for negligence and ADA violations. The court dismissed the federal claims […]
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In May 2014, Deputy Sapp was involved in the arrest of a man who tried to discuss his son’s autism during a traffic stop. The man alleged that Sapp failed to intervene when another deputy used excessive force, including multiple taser deployments. A lawsuit was filed against Sapp for failure to intervene and excessive force. […]
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In May 2014, Deputy Porcelli arrested a man who attempted to explain his son’s autistic condition during a traffic stop. The man alleged that Porcelli used excessive force, including tasing him multiple times without provocation. A lawsuit was filed against Porcelli, claiming false arrest and excessive force. The court allowed the constitutional claims to proceed, […]
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On May 3, 2024, Deputy Eddie Duran fatally shot Roger Fortson during a response to a reported disturbance. An internal investigation determined that Duran’s use of deadly force was not objectively reasonable and violated agency policy. As a result, Duran was terminated from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office on May 31, 2024. ## Officer Forum […]
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In 2009, Teresa Adams, Director of Administration, was federally indicted alongside Sheriff Charles ‘Charlie’ W. Morris for conspiracy to commit theft, money laundering, and wire fraud. They created fictitious bonuses for employees, who were then directed to return the funds under the pretense of charitable donations. Adams was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison […]
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In 2009, Sheriff Charles ‘Charlie’ W. Morris was federally indicted for conspiracy to commit theft, money laundering, and wire fraud. He created fictitious bonuses for employees, who were then directed to return the funds under the pretense of charitable donations. Morris was found guilty, sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison, and fined $212,000. […]
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On November 12, 2023, Sergeant Beth Roberts discharged her firearm at a patrol vehicle containing a handcuffed suspect, Marquis Jackson, after Deputy Jesse Hernandez mistakenly believed he was under fire. Roberts’ actions were deemed objectively reasonable in an internal investigation, and she was exonerated of any wrongdoing. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sergeant Beth Roberts](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sergeant-beth-roberts/)
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On November 12, 2023, Deputy Jesse Hernandez fired 22 shots at a handcuffed suspect, Marquis Jackson, who was seated in the back of his patrol car. Hernandez mistook the sound of an acorn falling on the vehicle for gunfire. An internal investigation found his use of force was excessive and not objectively reasonable. Hernandez resigned […]
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Deputy Kyle Tholl was fired in January 2018 amid a criminal investigation into the falsification of arrest reports. Tholl, a K-9 officer with the department since 2014, was found to have falsified reports related to traffic stops, leading to the dismissal of at least seven cases by the state attorney’s office. The cases involved charges […]
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Correctional Officer Joshwa Edsall was fired and charged with battery on October 26, 2022, after an incident involving an inmate. Edsall responded to an inmate disturbance and used pepper spray on the inmate. When the inmate turned away to wipe his eyes, Edsall grabbed him and threw him into a concrete wall, causing head and […]
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Former Sergeant James Darrell Hickox was arrested by the FBI on March 10, 2023, and charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including cocaine, MDMA, and over 40 grams of fentanyl. Hickox, who served as a DEA Task Force Officer from March 2014 to September 2022, was found to have stolen money and […]
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In July 2022, Deputy Hansen was involved in an incident where a 20-year-old man, Jordan Rivero, was repeatedly tased after a traumatic car accident. Rivero filed a federal lawsuit alleging excessive force, claiming he was tased four times within one minute while disoriented from the crash. The lawsuit is ongoing as of March 2025. ## […]