Arrested on May 1, 2023, by Kaplan Police Department. Charged with Domestic Abuse Battery Child Endangerment, False Imprisonment (Misdemeanor), and three counts of Resisting an Officer (Misdemeanor). Released on bond. Charges were later declined due to lack of cooperation or testimony from the alleged victim. Reassigned to administrative duties at the parish jail pending judicial […]
Arrested on April 26, 2023, and booked with two counts of Domestic Abuse Battery Child Endangerment. Released on $2,000 bond. Reassigned to administrative duties at the parish jail pending judicial proceedings. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Bill James O’Neal](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/bill-james-oneal/)
Convicted in October 2023 of two counts of first-degree rape, sexual battery, and molestation of juveniles. Crimes occurred between 2016 and 2019, involving three juvenile victims. Arrested in February 2019 following a complaint received in January 2019. Terminated from the Sheriff’s Office upon arrest. Faces two life sentences for rape convictions and an additional 125-495 […]
In October 2023, former Deputy Brady Byrnes, 22, was accused of using excessive force on a non-combative, handcuffed individual. Following an investigation by the Louisiana State Police, Byrnes was arrested on March 6, 2024, and charged with malfeasance in office and simple battery. He was booked into the Union Parish Detention Center. The investigation is […]
In 2016, Sheriff Jerry Larpenter ordered a raid on the home of Jennifer and Wayne Anderson after Jennifer criticized him on her blog, ExposeDAT. The blog questioned the business relationships between Larpenter and other parish officials. The raid led to a lawsuit, and in 2017, Larpenter settled with the Andersons, compensating them for the harm […]
In 2010, Sheriff Rickey A. Jones was implicated in a lawsuit filed by Police Chief Miles Jenkins, alleging a conspiracy to harass, intimidate, arrest, imprison, and illegally remove Jenkins from his position. The lawsuit claimed that Jones, along with District Attorney James Paxton and others, orchestrated a campaign involving false arrests, harassment, and physical violence […]
Deputy Christopher Shaw was named in a March 2020 police brutality lawsuit filed by Kevin Cobbins. The lawsuit alleges that Shaw, along with other officers, used excessive force during a traffic stop, including dragging Cobbins from his vehicle, beating, and tasing him. Cobbins claims the officers refused to provide their badge numbers, and one officer […]
Deputy Caleb Mott was named in a March 2020 police brutality lawsuit filed by Kevin Cobbins. The lawsuit alleges that Mott, along with other officers, used excessive force during a traffic stop, including dragging Cobbins from his vehicle, beating, and tasing him. Cobbins claims the officers refused to provide their badge numbers, and one officer […]
In March 2020, Deputy Jonathan Graham was named in a police brutality lawsuit filed by Kevin Cobbins. The lawsuit alleges that Graham, along with other officers, used excessive force during a traffic stop, including dragging Cobbins from his vehicle, beating, and tasing him. Cobbins claims the officers refused to provide their badge numbers, and one […]
In April 2018, Deputy Stephen Easley was involved in the arrest of Peggy Simoneaux, who later died by suicide in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. A lawsuit filed by Simoneaux’s family alleges that Easley made disparaging comments during the arrest, contributing to her distress. The lawsuit also claims that jail staff failed to provide timely medical […]
On August 27, 2019, Deputy Charles Brock allegedly used excessive force against inmate Harold, including choking, punching, and spraying him with chemical spray. Harold filed an administrative complaint but did not receive a response. The incident led to a civil rights lawsuit against the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/harold-v-tangipahoa-par-sheriff-office?utm_source=openai))” ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy […]
Deputy Penton was accused of making offensive, ageist comments towards fellow deputy Mark Richard, contributing to a hostile work environment. Richard filed a lawsuit alleging age-based harassment and retaliation for his complaints. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Penton](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-penton/)
On August 30, 2021, Deputy Ussery was involved in a physical altercation with inmate Lemoine, who was resisting orders. Ussery and other deputies subdued Lemoine, leading to Lemoine striking his head on the floor and bleeding. Lemoine filed a lawsuit alleging excessive use of force by the deputies involved. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy […]
On August 30, 2021, Deputy Willie assisted in escorting inmate Lemoine, who was resisting and combative. During the escort, all three men slipped on wet floors, causing Lemoine to strike his head and bleed. Lemoine filed a lawsuit alleging excessive use of force by the deputies involved. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Cole Willie](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-cole-willie/)
On August 30, 2021, Deputy Ardeneaux reported that inmate Lemoine continued to cover the camera in his cell despite numerous warnings, leading to a physical altercation involving multiple deputies. The incident resulted in Lemoine striking his head on the floor, causing it to bleed. Lemoine filed a lawsuit alleging excessive use of force by the […]
