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In August 2024, Deputy Christopher T. Ryan was arrested and charged with malfeasance in office and introducing contraband into a penal institution. Ryan, who had been with the department for one year as a correctional deputy, was terminated following his arrest. Sheriff Stitch Guillory emphasized the department’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity […]
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In October 2022, Deputy Arthur Deville was arrested and charged with 200 counts of possession of child pornography. Deville, who worked in Airport Security and had been with the department for approximately 17 years, was terminated immediately following his arrest. Sheriff Tony Mancuso stated that such behavior was disturbing and an embarrassment to the profession, […]
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In May 2021, Deputy James C. Trahan was arrested and charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile. He was terminated from his position as a correctional officer at the Calcasieu Correctional Center, where he had served for approximately 15 years. Sheriff Tony Mancuso expressed deep concern over the incident, emphasizing that criminal activity would not […]
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In October 2022, Deputy Joey Lee, a ten-year veteran of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, was fired and arrested for exploiting an elderly woman. Lee entered the victim’s home multiple times while in uniform, manipulating her into giving him approximately $15,000 over three months. He also forged stolen checks at a convenience store. Lee was […]
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No documented cases of misconduct, disciplinary actions, or lawsuits involving individual officers from the Caddo Parish Constable’s Office in Louisiana were found within the past 10 years. ## Officer Forum Links: – [No specific officer identified](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/no-specific-officer-identified-13/)
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Former Deputy Otis Leroy Allen, aged 94, was convicted in January 2023 for indecent behavior with a juvenile under 13. He admitted to sexually assaulting a fifth-grade girl and was sentenced to 10 years of hard labor, with all but two years suspended. Allen was also ordered to pay restitution, register as a sex offender […]
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Deputy Michael Balkom participated in the August 2019 arrest of Kevin Byrd, who claimed that excessive force during the arrest caused a severe shoulder injury. Byrd sued Balkom and others, alleging the injury necessitated surgery and therapy. The lawsuit was dismissed due to procedural issues, yet the claims of excessive force are recorded. ## Officer […]
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In August 2019, Deputy Scott Nelson was involved in the arrest of Kevin Byrd, who alleged that excessive force was used, resulting in a massive rotator cuff tear. Byrd filed a lawsuit against Nelson and other officers, claiming the injury required surgery and extensive therapy. The case was dismissed on procedural grounds, but the allegations […]
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In 2014, Deputy Michael Golden engaged in a consensual wife-swapping arrangement with fellow Deputy Brandon Coker. After the arrangement was discovered, both deputies were placed on unpaid leave and later terminated for cohabiting with someone who was not their spouse. Golden and Coker sued the sheriff, alleging wrongful termination and constitutional violations. ## Officer Forum […]
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In 2014, Deputy Brandon Coker was involved in a consensual wife-swapping arrangement with fellow Deputy Michael Golden. Upon discovery, both were placed on unpaid leave and subsequently terminated for cohabiting with someone who was not their spouse. Coker and Golden filed a lawsuit against the sheriff, claiming wrongful termination and violation of their constitutional rights. […]
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On June 15, 2023, Deputy Jailer Randal Perritt, 58, of Arcadia, was arrested for malfeasance of office and six counts of simple battery. Surveillance footage showed Perritt entering an inmate’s cell without assistance, shoving the inmate against the wall four times, and slapping him twice with an open hand. Perritt initially denied the accusations but […]
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In April 2021, Deputy Josh Benefield was arrested and charged with three counts of simple battery following an investigation into unjustified use of force at the Beauregard Parish Jail. The investigation revealed that Benefield sprayed one inmate with a chemical agent and tased another inmate twice without cause. Both Benefield and another deputy involved were […]
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Former Deputy Sheriff Robert Laborde was implicated in the wrongful conviction of Michael Simmons in 1977. Laborde executed an arrest warrant without probable cause, assaulted and shot Simmons post-arrest to coerce a confession, participated in an unconstitutional lineup, and helped suppress exculpatory evidence. These actions contributed to Simmons spending over 44 years in prison for […]
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In October 2017, Deputy Brandon Spillman, whose professional certification was revoked in June 2017 due to failure to complete required training, placed Armando Frank in a neck hold during an arrest, contributing to Frank’s death. Spillman did not complete the necessary refresher course to reinstate his certification until November 2017, after the incident. Despite the […]
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In May 2017, former deputy Javon Lacy was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at individuals during a dispute at a Napoleonville school. He faced five counts of aggravated assault with a firearm and carrying a firearm on school premises. Prior to this incident, Lacy had resigned from the Sheriff’s Office following serious threats against […]