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In August 2020, Sheriff Darryl Daniels was charged with a third-degree felony for evidence tampering and three first-degree misdemeanors for knowingly giving false information to law enforcement. The charges stemmed from an investigation into allegations that he compelled subordinates to carry out a false arrest of a woman with whom he was having an affair. […]
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In February 2015, while off duty, Deputy Heather Cogar and a friend drove around town wearing masks, leading to a traffic stop by Deputy Michael Sanchez. This incident resulted in an internal affairs investigation, and Sheriff Jeff Dawsy terminated Cogar for policy violations, including untruthfulness and conduct unbecoming. Cogar appealed and was reinstated. In December […]
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In November 2019, Deputy Aaron Williams conducted a traffic stop on John and Sandra Corbin. During the stop, Sandra exited the vehicle against instructions. Deputy Williams performed a leg sweep, causing her to fall and fracture her leg. Sandra required multiple surgeries, including a total knee replacement. A federal lawsuit was filed in June 2022, […]
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Sheriff Thomas was implicated in a case where excessive force was allegedly used against a pretrial detainee, Mr. Calhoun. The detainee claimed that Thomas and Deputy Wheeler applied force maliciously and sadistically, causing unnecessary pain and suffering. The court held that, if the detainee’s allegations were true, Thomas and Wheeler violated clearly established constitutional rights, […]
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In January 2020, Deputy Woodall was involved in the arrest of Mr. Reynolds, who was charged with disorderly conduct. During the arrest, Woodall tased Reynolds twice: first as Reynolds was beginning to comply by kneeling, and second while Reynolds was on the ground and surrounded by multiple officers. The court found that a reasonable jury […]
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On December 24, 2022, Deputy Peter Peraza arrested Jennifer Heath Box, a Texas resident, due to a mistaken identity based on a warrant from Harris County, Texas. Despite several discrepancies, including differences in middle and last names, age, height, and other physical attributes, Peraza proceeded with the arrest. Box was subjected to a body cavity […]
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In April 2019, Deputy Gregory LaCerra was involved in the arrest of 15-year-old Delucca Rolle in Tamarac, Florida. LaCerra was charged with two counts of battery for using pepper spray on Rolle and throwing him to the ground. He was also charged with falsifying records in connection with the incident. As of December 2019, the […]
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Deputy Ralph Mackey was involved in the April 2019 arrest of 15-year-old Delucca Rolle in Tamarac, Florida. Mackey was charged with falsifying records and conspiracy to falsify records related to the incident. In September 2019, he was found not guilty at trial. However, an internal investigation resulted in a written reprimand for a policy violation […]
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In April 2019, Deputy Christopher Krickovich was involved in the arrest of 15-year-old Delucca Rolle in Tamarac, Florida. Cell phone video showed Krickovich slamming Rolle’s head onto the pavement, punching him, and using pepper spray. Rolle was initially charged with assaulting and resisting an officer, but the charges were later dropped. An internal investigation led […]
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On January 1, 2019, Deputy Jorge Sobrino punched a handcuffed suspect, David O’Connell, who was restrained to a hospital bed. The incident was captured on body camera footage. An internal affairs investigation found Sobrino violated multiple BSO policies, including Use of Force and Conformity to Laws. Initially, a 30-day suspension was recommended, but Sheriff Gregory […]
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Deputy Dalton Sumner was arrested on March 1, 2023, for committing sexual battery on a victim aged 18 or older with special circumstances. The incident occurred on September 26, 2022, while Sumner was off duty. Following the accusation, he was placed on administrative leave during the investigation. A judge signed the arrest warrant on February […]
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Former Deputy Jacob Desue was involved in multiple incidents of misconduct during his tenure from March 2020 to August 2022. Notably, in August 2022, he conducted a traffic stop where he pointed a gun at a pregnant woman with her three children in the car. This incident led to his immediate resignation. Prior to this, […]
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In December 2022, Deputy Erin Williams was suspended for 40 hours, placed on disciplinary probation, and removed from the Special Investigations Division, the SWAT team, and the US Marshals Task Force for improperly handling drug evidence by keeping it at his desk instead of submitting it to evidentiary storage. Further investigation revealed that Williams allegedly […]
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In 2020, Deputy Wyatt Rhoden was accused by inmate Maldonado of retaliatory actions, including denial of telephone access and law library time, allegedly in response to Maldonado’s grievances and lawsuits against the Baker County Sheriff’s Office. Maldonado also claimed that Rhoden threatened to place him in a restraint chair for filing grievances. However, the court […]
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In February 2023, Capt. Rebecca Butscher was suspended and placed on disciplinary probation for alleged insubordination. She filed a lawsuit claiming violations of the Officers’ Bill of Rights, particularly regarding the impartiality of the investigation led by Major Lance Yaeger. A judge ruled in her favor, mandating a compliance review hearing. ## Officer Forum Links: […]