Create And Track Police Department History
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Officer Jamesloo Charles was present during the November 1, 2019, incident involving Officer Nicholas Lordi and 67-year-old John Monroque. Charles allegedly failed to intervene during Lordi’s assault on Monroque, which included multiple punches to the head while Monroque was handcuffed and unconscious. This inaction is being scrutinized as a violation of department protocols, leading to […]
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On November 1, 2019, Officer Nicholas Lordi allegedly assaulted 67-year-old John Monroque at a Food Plus grocery store in West Palm Beach. Lordi reportedly grabbed Monroque from behind, pushed him onto the front of his police car, and then took him to the ground, placing him in a headlock. He allegedly punched Monroque multiple times […]
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Comprehensive statistics about agency-wide disciplinary actions, patterns of misconduct, use-of-force incidents, and any department-wide corruption or scandals are not readily available in the provided sources. Specific data on the total number of disciplinary actions, types of violations, their frequency, typical punishments, and outcomes of use-of-force incidents within the Coral Springs Police Department over the past […]
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Officer Gomez was captured on video kneeing a handcuffed suspect, Gabriel Narcisse Beckford, during an arrest on December 4, 2018. Beckford was accused of shoplifting and allegedly attempted to take an officer’s gun before being tased and handcuffed. Gomez pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery, received 12 months probation, was required to complete a 13-week […]
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Officer Wetherington filed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging that fellow officers covered up a DUI incident involving Vice Mayor Dan Daley. He claimed that officers failed to administer a DUI test to Daley despite signs of impairment. Wetherington faced demotion and reprimand after insisting on impartial law enforcement. The case is ongoing as of 2019.
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In 2004, Officer Woronka was involved in the arrest of Stephanie Martinez, who alleged excessive force during her detention. Martinez claimed that Woronka placed her arm behind her back and forced her to the ground, exacerbating a pre-existing shoulder injury. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/martinez-v-palm-bay-police-department?utm_source=openai))
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Over the past decade, the Palm Bay Police Department has faced multiple lawsuits and allegations of misconduct. Notable incidents include the wrongful arrest of Karen Maloof in 2023, the tasing of Thomas Farley in 2024 resulting in paralysis, and the hospitalization of Scott MacIntyre in 2022. These cases highlight concerns over the department’s use-of-force policies […]
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In December 2022, an officer was involved in the arrest of Scott MacIntyre, who was hospitalized after the encounter. MacIntyre filed a federal lawsuit alleging excessive force and false arrest. The same officer was also involved in the June 2024 incident that left Thomas Farley paralyzed. ([wesh.com](https://www.wesh.com/article/federal-lawsuit-palm-bay-police-encounter-hospitalized-man/63375874?utm_source=openai))
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In December 2022, an officer was involved in the arrest of Jacob Mitchell, who was tased and struck multiple times during the encounter. Mitchell was hospitalized for several days and later charged with multiple offenses. Home security footage raised questions about the use of force during the arrest. ([palmbaylive.com](https://palmbaylive.com/concerns-over-leadership-use-of-force-and-police-culture-at-palm-bay-pd/?utm_source=openai))
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In June 2024, an officer tased Thomas Farley multiple times while he was climbing over a fence, resulting in Farley becoming paralyzed from the neck down. The officer had previously been disciplined for violating the department’s Taser policy, receiving a 120-hour suspension and a 12-hour course. ([wesh.com](https://www.wesh.com/article/charges-against-man-taser-palm-bay-police-dropped/63448517?utm_source=openai))
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In May 2023, Officer Cody Spaulding issued a warrant for Karen Maloof’s arrest without conducting a thorough investigation. Maloof was wrongfully arrested and detained for three days due to a stolen driver’s license used by another individual. The lawsuit alleges that Spaulding failed to verify key details before submitting the probable cause affidavit, leading to […]
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In recent years, the Miramar Police Department has faced allegations of reverse discrimination, resulting in a $565,000 settlement in 2022 to resolve claims from three senior white officers who alleged they were denied promotions in favor of minority candidates. Specific statistics on the total number of disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their frequency are […]
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Former Major Jeffrey Levine alleged in a lawsuit that he was removed from his position as the major in charge of road patrol and later demoted to Captain after filing a discrimination complaint. Levine claimed these actions were part of a broader pattern of reverse discrimination within the department. In 2022, the City of Miramar […]
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Former Captain Ronnie Dimler filed a lawsuit alleging that he was passed over for promotion to Major in favor of less experienced officers as part of a diversity initiative. Dimler claimed he was reassigned to road patrol as a shift captain without explanation. The City of Miramar settled the lawsuit in 2022, paying Dimler $150,000 […]
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Former Major John Savaiko filed a lawsuit against the City of Miramar, alleging that he was passed over for promotion to Assistant Chief in favor of a Black outsider, Leonard Burgess, as part of a diversity initiative. Savaiko claimed he was demoted to Sergeant, lost his take-home car and management benefits, and was reassigned to […]