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In May 2016, this male employee allegedly conspired with an inmate to bring contraband into the prison. He resigned before being terminated. The case was referred to the district attorney for potential further charges. ([wbrz.com](https://www.wbrz.com/news/investigation-into-pointe-coupee-jail-employee-firings-and-resignations-over?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unnamed Male Employee](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unnamed-male-employee/)
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In May 2016, this shift sergeant resigned before being terminated amid an investigation into misconduct at the detention center. Specific details about the misconduct were not disclosed, but the incident was part of a series of firings and resignations related to inappropriate behavior with inmates. ([wbrz.com](https://www.wbrz.com/news/investigation-into-pointe-coupee-jail-employee-firings-and-resignations-over?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unnamed Shift Sergeant](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unnamed-shift-sergeant/)
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In May 2016, this employee was aware of an inmate possessing a cell phone and failed to confiscate it, leading to her termination. The incident was part of a broader investigation into misconduct at the detention center, resulting in multiple firings and resignations. ([wbrz.com](https://www.wbrz.com/news/investigation-into-pointe-coupee-jail-employee-firings-and-resignations-over?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unnamed Female Employee](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unnamed-female-employee/)
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In May 2016, Van Buren, a 27-year-old jail employee, was arrested for malfeasance in office after engaging in sexual communication via text messages and pictures with a female inmate. His bail was set at $10,000. Sheriff Bud Torres emphasized that employees are held to a higher standard and that such conduct is unacceptable. ([wbrz.com](https://www.wbrz.com/news/investigation-into-pointe-coupee-jail-employee-firings-and-resignations-over?utm_source=openai)) ## […]
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Former Justice of the Peace and full-time ‘intelligence officer’ for the Sheriff’s Office, Guidroz was found to have received over $500,000 over 12 years without evidence of work performed. This dual role violated state law. The Judiciary Commission recommended a 180-day suspension, but Guidroz resigned shortly after the recommendation, rendering the suspension moot. The Louisiana […]
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Involved in the April 3, 2015, arrest of Andrew Jason III following a vehicular accident. Thomas administered a sobriety test, reported a failure, and arrested Jason for suspected DUI and child endangerment. Despite Jason passing an alcohol analyzer test, he was detained over the weekend. Jason filed a lawsuit on April 3, 2016, alleging unlawful […]
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Named as a defendant in a civil rights lawsuit filed on May 31, 2023, by Reginald Hamilton. The lawsuit alleges violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, indicating potential misconduct. Specific details of the allegations are not provided in the available information. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Edmund Fisher](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/edmund-fisher/)
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Named as a defendant in a civil rights lawsuit filed on May 31, 2023, by Reginald Hamilton. The lawsuit alleges violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, indicating potential misconduct. Specific details of the allegations are not provided in the available information. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Michael Ling](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/michael-ling/)
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In April 2020, Berry, a Black officer, was terminated shortly after being elected as a city councilman in Winnsboro, LA. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO) initially cited violation of Louisiana’s dual officeholding law as the reason for termination. When Berry demonstrated he was not in violation, OPSO changed the reason to violation of department […]
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In October 2023, former Assistant Sheriff Thomas filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Susan Hutson, alleging wrongful termination in retaliation for raising concerns about nepotism and misuse of public funds. Thomas claimed she was fired after warning Hutson about ethical issues, including the hiring of a senior staff member’s son as a contractor, which was deemed […]
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In October 2023, a federal lawsuit filed by former CFO David Trautenberg alleged that Assistant Sheriff Morales was involved in the misuse of public funds, specifically the expenditure of nearly $19,000 on hotel rooms during Mardi Gras 2023. The lawsuit also claims Morales engaged in a romantic relationship with Sheriff Susan Hutson, raising concerns about […]
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In October 2023, former Chief Financial Officer David Trautenberg filed a federal lawsuit against Sheriff Hutson, alleging wrongful termination in retaliation for objecting to the misuse of public funds. The lawsuit claims Hutson fired Trautenberg after he opposed the use of nearly $19,000 for hotel rooms during Mardi Gras 2023, which were allegedly not used […]
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In December 2024, Robertson, an employee since January 2002, was arrested and fired for allegedly participating in a $90,000 fraud scheme against the agency. She faces felony charges, including theft over $25,000, monetary instrument abuse, and public contract fraud. The scheme involved falsifying journal entries and unauthorized check disbursements from former inmate accounts to cover […]
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In December 2024, Lackey, an employee since December 2014, was arrested and fired for allegedly defrauding the agency of over $90,000. She faces multiple felony charges, including theft over $25,000, monetary instrument abuse, and filing false public records. The scheme involved falsifying journal entries and issuing unauthorized check disbursements from former inmate accounts to cover […]
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In October 1999, while incarcerated at the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, inmate Jerry ‘Lou’ Johnson severely beat fellow inmate Spencer Hymes, who later died from his injuries. Johnson pleaded guilty to manslaughter. A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Department and its officials, alleging negligence in preventing the assault. The court’s […]