Create And Track Police Department History
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In July 2024, former deputy Thomas Campbell was arrested and charged with embezzlement after missing firearms from the Nowata County Sheriff’s Office were found on his property. The firearms had been missing since 2018, and Campbell had previously denied housing them. He was fired in April 2017 and later served as a reserve deputy until […]
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In 2011, Deputy Dennis Frisbie Jr. falsely reported to the FBI that he had been shot by an unknown assailant in retaliation for cooperating with a federal investigation into inmate abuse at the Muskogee County Jail. This false report led the FBI to halt its investigation due to concerns for witness safety. Frisbie later admitted […]
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On October 8, 2011, Deputy Sheriff Craig Billings physically assaulted a handcuffed individual during booking at the Murray County Jail. Billings tackled the victim, grabbed their chin, and banged their head into the floor, resulting in a mild concussion and head swelling. He pleaded guilty to civil rights violations on January 11, 2013, and faced […]
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Jail Administrator Monica Smith was named in a lawsuit filed by a pretrial detainee alleging inadequate medical care during his detention in October 2023. The plaintiff claimed that Smith denied him necessary dental treatment, leading to severe pain and the need to remove several teeth himself. The court found that the plaintiff failed to state […]
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Sheriff Kevin Ledbetter was named in a lawsuit filed by a pretrial detainee alleging excessive force and inadequate medical care during his arrest and detention in October 2023. The plaintiff claimed that deputies used excessive force, resulting in severe injuries, and that Ledbetter, as a supervisor, was liable for the deputies’ actions. The court found […]
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Deputy Jerome Burkhalter was involved in a case where he signed an affidavit leading to the wrongful arrest of Jack Fletcher in 2006. Burkhalter’s affidavit contained incorrect information, including Fletcher’s personal details, resulting in Fletcher’s arrest and subsequent dismissal of charges. Fletcher filed a lawsuit alleging malicious prosecution and violation of his constitutional rights. The […]
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Former Undersheriff Mykol Travis Brookshire participated in a scheme with Sheriff Terry Alan Jones to unlawfully seize cash from motorists between November 2007 and May 2009. They conducted traffic stops, confiscated large sums of money, reported only a portion for forfeiture, and kept the remainder for personal gain. In May 2009, they seized money from […]
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Former Sheriff Terry Alan Jones was involved in a conspiracy to illegally obtain cash from motorists traveling through McIntosh County. Between November 2007 and May 2009, Jones and his undersheriff, Mykol Brookshire, conducted traffic stops to seize large sums of money under the pretense of law enforcement activities. They would confiscate cash, report only a […]
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In March 2022, several deputies were involved in the arrest of Bobby Barrick, who died five days later after being tased multiple times while handcuffed. A wrongful death lawsuit alleges excessive force and claims that deputies deactivated their body cameras during the incident. The case is currently under legal proceedings. ([people.com](https://people.com/crime/grieving-wife-wrongful-death-suit-oklahoma-sheriffs-office-racist-recording/?utm_source=openai))” ## Officer Forum Links: […]
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County Commissioner Mark Jennings was allegedly recorded in March 2023 discussing the lynching of Black people and the killing of local journalists. The recording led to his resignation from office and is currently under investigation by state and federal authorities. ([mcalesternews.com](https://www.mcalesternews.com/cnhi_network/we-are-not-safe-mccurtain-county-commissioners-take-no-action-on-sheriff-under-investigation/article_576dba8c-edb7-11ed-ba9f-37e36cfb92fb.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Mark Jennings](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/mark-jennings/)
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Jail administrator Larry Hendrix was allegedly recorded in March 2023 engaging in conversations about lynching Black people and harming journalists. Following the release of the recording, Hendrix was placed on paid administrative leave and suspended from the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association. The incident is under investigation by state and federal authorities. ([mcalesternews.com](https://www.mcalesternews.com/cnhi_network/we-are-not-safe-mccurtain-county-commissioners-take-no-action-on-sheriff-under-investigation/article_576dba8c-edb7-11ed-ba9f-37e36cfb92fb.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: […]
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Sheriff’s investigator Alicia Manning was allegedly recorded in March 2023 participating in discussions about lynching Black people and harming journalists. The recording led to her suspension from the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association and is currently under investigation by state and federal authorities. ([mcalesternews.com](https://www.mcalesternews.com/cnhi_network/we-are-not-safe-mccurtain-county-commissioners-take-no-action-on-sheriff-under-investigation/article_576dba8c-edb7-11ed-ba9f-37e36cfb92fb.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Alicia Manning](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/alicia-manning/)
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In March 2023, Sheriff Kevin Clardy was allegedly recorded discussing the lynching of Black people and the killing of local journalists. The recording captured Clardy and other officials making racist and violent remarks, leading to widespread condemnation and calls for resignation. Clardy was suspended from the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association, and the incident is under investigation […]
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In April 2019, former detention officer Kyle Tecumseh moved pretrial detainee B.B. into a cell with a senior United Aryan Brotherhood (UAB) gang member, knowing the gang member was angry at B.B. and posed a danger. Tecumseh then allowed additional UAB gang members into the cell, leading to B.B. being physically attacked. Tecumseh pleaded guilty […]