Create And Track Police Department History
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Officer Nicholas Hackley was involved in a 2022 incident where he conducted an improper public strip search of Ronnie Reed, violating department policy and Florida law. Hackley and another officer forcibly pulled down Reed’s pants on a public street during a drug search, exposing him to bystanders. The search yielded no drugs, and the charges […]
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In January 2023, Officer Cecil Grant was arrested on a charge of official misconduct. Grant’s arrest report contained inaccuracies that did not align with body-worn camera footage, leading to the wrongful arrest of an individual. The charges against the individual were dropped, and Grant faced legal consequences for his actions.
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Officer Justin Peppers was investigated in 2023 for an incident involving Navy veteran Braxton Smith. Peppers was found to have used profane language and engaged in unbecoming conduct during a traffic stop, including mocking Smith by calling him ‘Mr. Black Man.’ Despite a history of multiple citizen complaints, Peppers was reassigned within the department following […]
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Officer Hunter Sullivan was named in a 2023 federal lawsuit alleging excessive force against Le’Keian Woods. Sullivan, along with other officers, was accused of severely beating Woods after a traffic stop and foot chase, resulting in permanent injuries. The lawsuit claims the officers’ actions were unjustified and racially motivated.
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Officer Trey McCullough faced allegations in a 2023 federal lawsuit for using excessive force against Le’Keian Woods. McCullough, along with other officers, was accused of participating in a severe beating following a traffic stop and foot chase, leading to significant injuries for Woods. The lawsuit contends the officers’ actions were unjustified and racially motivated.
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In 2022, Officer Joel Belgard conducted an improper public strip search of Ronnie Reed, violating department policy and Florida law. Belgard and another officer forcibly pulled down Reed’s pants on a public street during a drug search, exposing him to bystanders. The search yielded no drugs, and the charges against Reed were eventually dropped. Belgard […]
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In 2024, Detective Josue Garriga was sentenced to nearly 25 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a 17-year-old girl. While serving in the gang unit, Garriga met the teenager at church, used his department-issued phone to communicate with her, and engaged in illegal sexual activities. Additionally, Garriga was involved in a 2023 excessive force […]
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Over the past decade, the Henderson Police Department has faced multiple incidents involving officer misconduct, including excessive use of force, racial discrimination, sexual harassment, and cover-ups. Specific statistics on the total number of disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their frequency are not publicly disclosed. However, several high-profile cases have resulted in lawsuits and settlements, […]
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Detective Kevin LaPeer was accused by fellow officers of using racial slurs and expressing support for violence against minorities and protesters. An internal investigation found he violated multiple department policies, but Police Chief Hollie Chadwick later dismissed the violations, and LaPeer faced no formal discipline.
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Officer Michael Ray Stevens, known as ‘Creepy Cop,’ faced 60 internal affairs investigations over nine years, including allegations of paying a prostitute for sex and harassing women. He was terminated in 2014 after 20 sustained violations related to fabricating DUI cases against individuals who were not intoxicated or driving.
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In 2010, Officer Brett Seekatz was recorded kicking a motorist, Adam Greene, five times in the head during a traffic stop. Greene was experiencing a diabetic episode at the time. The incident led to a lawsuit resulting in a settlement of nearly $300,000. Despite this, Seekatz was not terminated or demoted; he received a verbal […]