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In February 2023, Deputy Gerard Williams was involved in a traffic stop where he arrested John Reeve on a bench warrant. During the arrest, Williams confiscated the phone of a woman recording the incident, raising concerns about potential First Amendment rights violations. Following the release of the video in September 2023, Williams was suspended with […]
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On November 14, 2019, Deputy Kessling was involved in the pursuit and arrest of Chadwich Gable, who was being served with a warrant. Gable alleged that after falling and breaking his arm during the chase, Kessling and another deputy handcuffed him, pulled his pants down, and physically assaulted him while he was restrained. Gable also […]
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On May 17, 2016, Deputy Bryant was involved in an altercation with an inmate at the Leon County Jail. The inmate alleged that Bryant used excessive force, including choking and pepper-spraying him without provocation. An internal investigation found that Bryant violated department policy by improperly escorting the inmate, resulting in an eight-hour suspension. The inmate […]
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On March 10, 2022, a Cypress Lake High School student was arrested by the school’s resource officer (SRO) following a horseplay incident. The SRO arrested the student without informing the school or the student’s parents. The student’s family filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Carmine Marceno and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, alleging improper arrest procedures […]
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On March 24, 2023, Cpl. Jay Brett responded to a call at Millennium Physician Group’s office regarding Tammy King, who was experiencing emotional distress. Brett entered the women’s restroom, demanded King’s purse without explanation, and when she refused, a struggle ensued. Brett pepper-sprayed King, handcuffed her, and transported her to a mental health facility under […]
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On August 11, 2024, Sergeant Christopher Meyer was involved in the arrest of Cory Samek outside a gas station on Palm Beach Boulevard. Samek was charged with trespassing, resisting arrest, and disorderly intoxication. His booking photo showed significant facial injuries. An internal investigation concluded that Meyer used improper force during the arrest, leading to his […]
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In 2017, Corporal Pickens was found to have violated regulations pertaining to failure to perform the duties of rank or assignment during a vehicular pursuit that resulted in the death of Kimberly King. Sheriff Gary Borders determined that Pickens supervised and ultimately led the pursuit, which was deemed to have violated department policies. As a […]
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Officer Nicholas Hackley was involved in the public strip search of Ronnie Reed in September 2022. Hackley and Officer Joel Belgard removed Reed’s clothing in view of bystanders, violating department policy and state law. Despite not finding any contraband, Reed was arrested. Hackley received a written reprimand for his actions. ([jaxtrib.org](https://jaxtrib.org/2024/04/08/jacksonville-sheriffs-office-disciplines-officers-for-publicly-stripping-man/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: […]
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Officer Joel Belgard conducted an improper public strip search of Ronnie Reed in September 2022. Belgard, along with Officer Nicholas Hackley, forcibly removed Reed’s pants and underwear on a public street without finding any drugs. This action violated both Florida statutes and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office policy. Belgard received a written reprimand for the incident. ([jaxtrib.org](https://jaxtrib.org/2024/04/08/jacksonville-sheriffs-office-disciplines-officers-for-publicly-stripping-man/?utm_source=openai)) […]
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Officer Trey McCullough participated in the violent arrest of Le’Keian Woods on September 29, 2023. Alongside officers Hunter Sullivan and former officer Josue Garriga, McCullough engaged in a beating that caused Woods to suffer significant injuries. The officers justified their actions as necessary for safety, but the incident prompted a federal lawsuit alleging excessive force […]
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Officer Hunter Sullivan was involved in the severe beating of Le’Keian Woods on September 29, 2023, following a traffic stop and foot chase. Sullivan, along with officers Trey McCullough and former officer Josue Garriga, used excessive force that resulted in Woods sustaining permanent injuries, including a ruptured kidney and facial swelling. The incident led to […]
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Former detective Josue Garriga, 35, was sentenced to nearly 25 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a 17-year-old girl. Garriga met the teenager at a church and used both his department-issued and personal phones to communicate with her via an encrypted app. He solicited and sent nude photos and engaged in illegal sexual encounters […]
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Deputy Walter Davis was involved in a 2004 incident where he and other deputies conducted a search without presenting a warrant, allegedly using racial epithets and harassment. The plaintiff, who was arrested and prosecuted, claimed racial discrimination and the loss of personal property due to the deputies’ actions. The case was dismissed for failure to […]