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In August 2010, Deputy Jailer Allen White was involved in the case of Shannon Ray Finn, an inmate who died from delirium tremens due to alcohol withdrawal. Despite observing Finn’s deteriorating condition, including shaking and mumbling, Deputy White repeatedly noted that Finn ‘appears to be ok’ and failed to take appropriate action. This inaction contributed […]
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In 2023, Sheriff Mark Butler’s credibility was questioned in a Warren County Circuit Court filing. The filing addressed concerns about his truthfulness and integrity, particularly in relation to the handling of internal affairs investigations and the credibility of his testimony in court proceedings. ([theshawreport.org](https://theshawreport.org/sheriff-butlers-credibility-cited-in-warren-county-circuit-court-filing/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sheriff Mark Butler](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sheriff-mark-butler-2/)
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In April 2022, Deputy Zachary Fadley was implicated in an incident involving the alleged use of excessive force against Ralph Ennis, a 77-year-old man. After Deputy Poe had already engaged Mr. Ennis, Deputy Fadley reportedly rushed in without announcing his presence and violently tackled Mr. Ennis to the pavement, causing further injuries. This incident resulted […]
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In April 2022, Deputy Tyler Poe was involved in an incident where he allegedly used excessive force against Ralph Ennis, a 77-year-old man. During a traffic stop, Deputy Poe reportedly slammed Mr. Ennis’ face and body into the rear of his truck without prior verbal commands, causing significant injuries. This incident led to a $6 […]
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Deputy Jimmy Godair was implicated in a December 2020 lawsuit filed by a former high school intern. The lawsuit alleged that Godair, along with other officers, engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with the intern during her time at the sheriff’s office. Specifically, the suit claimed that Godair made sexual advances and participated in sexual encounters […]
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Deputy Michael Parker was named in a lawsuit filed in December 2020 by a former high school intern alleging that Parker, along with other officers, engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct during her internship at the sheriff’s office. The lawsuit accused Parker of making sexual advances and participating in sexual encounters with the intern, who was […]
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Deputy Gary Hicks was named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in January 2023 by the estate of Dylan Akers. The lawsuit alleges that Hicks arrested Akers in December 2021 for trespassing following an alleged drug overdose. After being taken to the hospital for evaluation, Akers became combative and was placed in Hicks’ cruiser. Upon […]
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Former Sheriff Jason Barnes pleaded guilty in December 2021 to providing alcohol to a minor and tampering with a witness. The charges stemmed from incidents in February 2020, where Barnes provided alcohol to a teenager and later attempted to influence a potential witness’s testimony. Barnes resigned from his position in August 2020 due to the […]
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In November 2023, Sheriff Aaron Acree pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree official misconduct and two counts of menacing. One misconduct charge involved obtaining a free room at Lake Barkley State Park under the pretense of a drug investigation, which was actually used for personal purposes. The menacing charges related to an incident where […]
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In October 2024, Deputy Sheriff Dennis Brown was named as a defendant in a civil rights lawsuit filed by Tammy Renee Porter. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, alleges violations of civil rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Specific details of the allegations against Deputy Brown are […]
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In August 2024, Todd County Sheriff Tracy White faced allegations of verbal abuse and assault against a Logan County resident, Adam Weatherford. The incident, which occurred in May 2024, was captured on video and showed Sheriff White engaging in a heated altercation with Weatherford and his wife. A special prosecutor was sought to review the […]
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In 2011, Deputy Moore was accused of soliciting inmates to assault another inmate, Dante Corvette Stone, on multiple occasions. Allegations included offering to look out for inmates if they assaulted Stone and attempting to arrange assaults in exchange for compensation. Despite reports to supervisors and grievances filed, no investigations were conducted, and no disciplinary actions […]
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In August 2024, former Todd County Sheriff W.D. ‘Billy’ Stokes was convicted of third-degree sodomy for engaging in deviant sexual intercourse with an inmate at the Todd County Detention Center in April 2022, where he was employed as a deputy jailer. The jury recommended a two-year prison sentence, and a sex offender evaluation was ordered. […]
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