Lieutenant Stephen Yturralde received a 5% pay reduction for six months starting November 2006 after failing to supervise officers involved in misconduct. The investigation revealed officers under his command falsified daily activity logs, neglected duties, and created false calls to avoid service. Yturralde’s lack of oversight was deemed unacceptable, and further misconduct could result in […]
Officer Glenn Jim, a 14-year veteran, resigned in December 2006 following an internal investigation that uncovered misconduct, including not answering calls and misreporting on-duty activities. He was also disciplined for an off-duty DUI in 1993. The investigation found he spent excessive time at Scottsdale Fashion Square and failed to respond to a SWAT incident involving […]
Commander Aaron Minor reported Assistant Chief Richard Slavin’s homophobic remarks in May 2019. Subsequently, Minor faced an internal investigation alleging he lacked integrity during the probe into Slavin’s comments. In October 2019, Minor was terminated without the opportunity to appeal, leading him to file a federal lawsuit against the city and police chief, alleging retaliatory […]
In July 2018, Officer Fletcher was involved in the arrest of Gaskins, who alleged excessive force was used. Gaskins claimed he was compliant and non-resisting when officers pulled him from his vehicle and slammed him headfirst to the ground, causing injuries. The court found that the force used was not reasonably proportionate to the need […]
In May 2019, Assistant Police Chief Richard Slavin made homophobic remarks during a meeting, including suggesting a French police supervisor was ‘probably gay’ and asking a lieutenant, ‘Are you gay?’ An internal investigation found the comments unprofessional but without discriminatory intent. Slavin issued an apology and received verbal counseling as discipline. ## Officer Forum Links: […]
In March 2022, Officer Brenden Foster was involved in the arrest of Tristen Quinn. During the incident, Quinn was tased and sustained injuries. A convenience store video showed Quinn being kicked and punched while lying on the ground in handcuffs. The Wetumpka Police Department conducted an internal investigation and cleared the officers of any wrongdoing. […]
In March 2022, Deputy Blake Hicks of the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, who was assisting the Wetumpka Police Department, was involved in the arrest of Tristen Quinn. Hicks was seen in a video kicking or stepping on Quinn’s face while Quinn was handcuffed and lying on the ground. Hicks testified that he tripped over a […]
Officer Guadalupe Celaya was decertified on July 19, 2000, due to multiple instances of misconduct, including dishonesty and false statements. Specific details of the incidents leading to decertification are not provided in the available records. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Guadalupe Celaya](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/guadalupe-celaya/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Guadalupe Celaya](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/guadalupe-celaya/)
In December 2021, former Police Chief Brian Keith Whatley was arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse. The charges stemmed from an incident in January 2021, where Whatley and another former officer were accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was under the influence of alcohol and unable to consent. Whatley was released on a […]
In December 2021, former reserve officer Craig Baird Arnold was arrested and charged with first-degree rape. The charges were related to a January 2021 incident in which Arnold and another former officer allegedly sexually assaulted a woman who was under the influence of alcohol and unable to consent. Arnold was held on a $60,000 bond. […]
In August 2019, Officer Jon George arrested Freedom Christopher Pfaendler at a Sahuarita Walmart after Pfaendler refused to remove his motorcycle helmet while shopping. The arrest led to a lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest and civil rights violations. The case was dismissed in 2023 due to procedural issues, but it highlighted concerns about Officer George’s conduct […]
In May 2024, Officer Jerry Douglas Cannon Jr. was arrested and charged with using his position for personal gain and misuse of confidential information. He allegedly accessed confidential police databases to inform individuals about impending search warrants and purchased marijuana while on duty in a patrol vehicle for his girlfriend, receiving payment for the drugs. […]
In 2010, Officer Wayne P. Crum was decertified for dishonesty and false statements. Specific details regarding the incidents leading to his decertification are not publicly available. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Wayne P. Crum](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/wayne-p-crum/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Wayne P. Crum](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/wayne-p-crum/)
In 2021, Officer Michael Green was involved in a corruption scandal involving bribery, resulting in criminal charges and his resignation from the department. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Michael Green](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-michael-green-2/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Michael Green](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-michael-green-2/)
Sergeant William Ponce was involved in the internal affairs of the Quartzsite Police Department during the period when Chief Gilbert and Sergeant Frausto were accused of misconduct. While specific allegations against Ponce are less detailed, his role in the department during this tumultuous time has been noted in various reports. ([thedesertfreedompress.blogspot.com](https://thedesertfreedompress.blogspot.com/2012/09/dps-report-exposes-police-chief-jeff.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: […]
