Create And Track Police Department History
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Deputy Allen was involved in the arrest of Tyler Land in June 2016, based on an affidavit containing false statements. Land was charged with methamphetamine trafficking and detained for over six months before charges were dropped. Land filed a lawsuit alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution. The district court granted summary judgment for the officers, […]
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Former Deputy Zachary Wester was convicted in July 2021 for planting drugs on individuals during traffic stops. He faced nearly 70 charges, including violations of Florida’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO). In November 2024, a three-judge panel overturned his RICO conviction but upheld other convictions, leading to a resentencing hearing. Wester was sentenced […]
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In 2018, Lieutenant Tyler Harrison was involved in an incident where he discharged a firearm while intoxicated in his patrol vehicle, resulting in a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This occurred while he was on call, violating department policies against alcohol use while on duty and being armed. Additionally, Harrison was investigated for making misleading statements about […]
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In September 2008, Deputy Roney Wilson was involved in an incident where a mentally ill man was hog-tied and subjected to multiple electrical shocks. The man, Roney Wilson, died as a result of ‘delirium with agitation due to schizoaffective disorder.’ The death was the subject of a civil lawsuit. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy […]
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In January 2008, Deputy Charlette Marshall-Jones was captured on surveillance video dumping quadriplegic Brian Sterner from his wheelchair onto the floor during booking for a traffic violation. She resigned and was charged with felony abuse on a disabled person. Charges were dropped when she agreed to a plea deal, which included never working in law […]
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In 2008, Deputy James Glover falsely attested that correct procedures had been followed during a routine DUI arrest. Subsequent investigations revealed that deputies and officers from the Temple Terrace Police Department had lied on official documents and altered video evidence related to the arrest. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy James Glover](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-james-glover/)
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In 2007, Deputy Roosevelt Givens began a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl. In 2012, he was allowed to resign from the Sheriff’s Office. The victim refused to cooperate with the investigation, making prosecution difficult. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Roosevelt Givens](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-roosevelt-givens/)
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In July 2020, Sgt. Janak Amin was fired and arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at a suspect’s head during an arrest and threatening to shoot if the suspect didn’t provide his name. The State Attorney’s Office later declined to prosecute, citing insufficient evidence of a crime. In December 2022, the suspect, Carl Elkins, filed […]
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In 2022, Deputy Smith, serving as a School Resource Officer, was involved in an incident where he handcuffed a ten-year-old student with disabilities at a local elementary school. The student, identified as D.L., was placed in seclusion and then handcuffed, despite not posing an imminent risk of serious injury. This action led to a lawsuit […]
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Former Deputy Tyler Williams was charged with excessive force and obstruction of justice after a July 4, 2023, incident where he threw a handcuffed suspect to the ground, rendering him unconscious. The incident was captured on body-worn camera footage. Williams falsified the incident report by claiming he feared the suspect had a weapon. Prior to […]
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On October 26, 2023, Trooper Kevin W. Tomberlin was accused of misconduct during a traffic stop. The complainant alleged that Tomberlin falsely claimed they were racing and speeding at 110 mph in a 55 mph zone. Despite the driver’s denial and request for evidence, Tomberlin issued a citation, later altering his account to state he […]
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In May 2020, former Sergeant Mark McCoy was arrested for purchasing Oxycodone without a prescription. McCoy, a 14-year veteran and K-9 handler, resigned abruptly in March 2020 during an internal affairs investigation. He was charged with multiple offenses, including possession of drug equipment, purchase of a Schedule I or II substance, possession of harmful new […]
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In November 2023, Deputy Nicholas Zotto was terminated after videos surfaced showing him abusing a dog named Grizzly at his pet-sitting business, Pawsome Sitters, in Manatee County. The videos depicted Zotto hitting and dragging the dog. He was subsequently charged with first-degree misdemeanor animal cruelty and cited for civil ordinance violations related to his business […]
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On October 29, 1997, Officer Sabrina Curry was involved in an unprofessional relationship while serving at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. This misconduct led to her decertification as a law enforcement officer in Florida. ([prisonlegalnews.org](https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/news/publications/florida-police-officer-decertifications/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sabrina Curry](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sabrina-curry/)
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On December 17, 2022, Deputy Sam McDonald confronted Lake City activist Sylvester Warren at a basketball game. When Warren refused to leave, McDonald used force to remove him, including kneeling on Warren’s neck. The incident was caught on camera, leading Warren to file an excessive force lawsuit against the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Warren reported […]