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In June 2023, Officer Scott Penna was arrested on charges of grand theft, scheme to defraud, and pension fraud. Penna had claimed a disability from an on-duty injury, stating he had limited use of his right arm. However, an investigation revealed him engaging in activities inconsistent with his claimed disability, such as lifting weights at […]
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On April 2, 2023, Officer Michael Leonardo responded to a disturbance at a youth shelter involving a 13-year-old resident. After handcuffing the teen, Leonardo believed the teen was attempting to break away and took him to the ground, causing the teen’s face to hit the pavement, resulting in a broken nose and chipped teeth. An […]
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Between 2013 and 2023, the Lakeland Police Department faced several significant disciplinary actions involving its officers. Notably, in 2013, an extensive investigation uncovered widespread sexual misconduct among multiple officers over a seven-year period, leading to terminations and resignations. In 2016, nine members of the K9 unit were disciplined for driving at speeds up to 101 […]
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Officer John McLaughlin was suspended for 16.8 hours in 2016 after being found to have driven at speeds up to 101 mph in a marked police vehicle while traveling to a K9 training event. He also confessed to disabling his in-car camera system to prevent recording, violating department policies on speed limits, conduct unbecoming, and […]
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Officer Travis Miller received a 16.8-hour suspension in 2016 for driving at excessive speeds, reaching up to 101 mph, in a marked police vehicle during a trip to a K9 training event. He also admitted to disabling his in-car camera system to avoid recording, violating department policies on speed limits, conduct unbecoming, and improper conduct.
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Officer Virgil Cardin received a 16.8-hour suspension in 2016 for driving at excessive speeds, reaching up to 101 mph, in a marked police vehicle during travel to a K9 training event. He also admitted to disabling his in-car camera system to avoid recording, violating department policies on speed limits, conduct unbecoming, and improper conduct.
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Officer Cory Bowling was suspended for 16.8 hours in 2016 after admitting to speeding up to 101 mph in a marked police vehicle en route to a K9 training event. He also confessed to intentionally disabling his in-car camera system to prevent recording, violating department policies on speed limits, conduct unbecoming, and improper conduct.
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Officer Ryan Back was suspended for 8.4 hours in 2016 after being found to have driven at excessive speeds, reaching up to 101 mph, in a marked police vehicle while traveling to a K9 training event. His actions were deemed a violation of department policies regarding speed limits and professional conduct.
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Sergeant Aaron Peterman received a 16.8-hour suspension in 2016 for violating department policies by speeding up to 101 mph in a marked police vehicle during travel to a K9 training event. He also faced disciplinary action for conduct unbecoming of an officer and failure to fulfill supervisory duties.
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Sergeant David Woolverton was terminated in 2013 after an internal investigation uncovered his involvement in widespread sexual misconduct within the department. The probe found that officers participated in various sexual encounters, both consensual and unwanted, over several years, including incidents that took place on duty and within department premises.
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Sergeant Felicia Wilson resigned in 2013 amid an investigation into pervasive sexual misconduct among department personnel. The inquiry revealed that numerous officers engaged in inappropriate sexual activities over a seven-year span, with some incidents occurring during duty hours and within department facilities.
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Sergeant Rusty Longaberger was terminated in 2013 following an investigation into extensive on-duty and off-duty sexual misconduct within the department. The investigation revealed that multiple officers engaged in both consensual and non-consensual sexual activities over a seven-year period, some occurring in police cruisers and within department facilities.
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In recent years, the West Palm Beach Police Department has faced multiple allegations of misconduct among its officers. Notably, in October 2024, seven officers were placed on administrative leave related to allegations of overtime and financial misconduct. The State Attorney’s Office Public Corruption Unit is investigating at least half a dozen officers for possible criminal […]
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On June 28, 2024, an unnamed female officer responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding 20-year-old Jade Kothe, who was experiencing a drug overdose. Upon arrival, the officer allegedly pulled Kothe out of a vehicle by her ankles, causing her head to strike both the interior rear door and the ground. Witnesses reported that the officer […]