In January 2012, Officer LaManna allegedly entered a woman’s home without permission while on duty and raped her. The victim claimed that LaManna obtained her address from an incident report where she had been a victim the previous day. Following the incident, the victim obtained an injunction against harassment against LaManna. He subsequently retired to […]
Former Police Chief Rod Mendoza resigned in January 2014 following allegations of misconduct, including tampering with physical evidence. An investigation revealed that Mendoza altered emails related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with Lorrie Thompson, the wife of a Parker police officer. The altered emails were presented as evidence in a court of law. Additionally, Mendoza […]
In 1999, Officer Robert M. VanCamp of the Paradise Valley Police Department was decertified due to unspecified misconduct. Specific details regarding the nature of the misconduct are not available in the provided sources. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Robert M. VanCamp](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/robert-m-vancamp/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Robert M. VanCamp](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/robert-m-vancamp/)
In 1995, Officer Daniel G. Olin of the Paradise Valley Police Department was decertified due to unspecified misconduct. Specific details regarding the nature of the misconduct are not available in the provided sources. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Daniel G. Olin](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/daniel-g-olin/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Daniel G. Olin](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/daniel-g-olin/)
Officer Richard Cheatwood was involved in multiple incidents leading to his termination. In January 2016, he publicly criticized the department on Facebook regarding a fatal apartment fire, leading to verbal counseling. In April 2017, he was accused of insubordination and making a threat involving an AK-47, which he denied. Following these events, he was ordered […]
In 1986, Officer Charles Lentner was involved in an incident where he physically removed a woman from her vehicle during a traffic stop, leading to allegations of assault, battery, excessive use of force, and civil rights violations. The woman filed a civil suit against Lentner, the Oro Valley Police Department, and the Town of Oro […]
In 2017, Officer Jason Lindley resigned after nearly 13 years of service following accusations of ‘sexting’ on his work phone and iPad while on duty. An internal investigation revealed he violated several department policies, including engaging in sexual activity while on duty and neglecting his job. Lindley admitted to dealing with a pornography addiction and […]
In 2022, Sgt. Jose Sanchez resigned from the Oro Valley Police Department amid an internal investigation after being charged with leaving the scene of a crash. Sanchez had served 15 years with the department, most recently as a patrol sergeant. The internal investigation was completed post-resignation, emphasizing the department’s commitment to high standards and accountability […]
In 2002, Sgt. James Bloomfield was terminated after falsely accusing another officer of threatening him during a confrontation over an extramarital affair. Bloomfield claimed the town retaliated against him for his police union activities. He filed an appeal seeking reinstatement, alleging the investigation was mishandled and that his termination was unjust. The case highlighted internal […]
In April 2023, several officers shot and killed Edrei Toledo Ochoa outside a Circle K store. Ochoa was reportedly wearing a bulletproof vest and armed, but the family alleges excessive force was used. The incident led to a Notice of Claim seeking $5 million in damages. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unidentified Officers](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unidentified-officers-6/) ## Officer […]
In May 2021, multiple Nogales Police officers were involved in the shooting death of Glen Ray Cockrum Jr., a truck driver experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers fired 122 rounds into his vehicle in under 90 seconds, leading to a federal lawsuit alleging excessive force and failure to de-escalate the situation. ## Officer Forum Links: […]
In 2016, Sergeant Fierros issued a press release with misleading information about a theft suspect, leading to the wrongful arrest of Mr. Ortiz. Fierros’s actions were part of a series of events that resulted in a lawsuit alleging defamation and other claims. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sergeant Roberto Fierros](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sergeant-roberto-fierros/) ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
Officer Vasquez participated in the wrongful arrest of Mr. Ortiz in 2016. He drafted a search warrant affidavit containing misleading information and detained Ortiz without sufficient evidence. Vasquez’s actions resulted in a lawsuit alleging false arrest, false imprisonment, and other claims. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Amador Vasquez](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-amador-vasquez/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer […]
In 2016, Sergeant Lopez was involved in the wrongful arrest of Mr. Ortiz for theft. Lopez claimed to have received an anonymous tip identifying Ortiz as the suspect, but failed to document or verify the tip. He also had a personal vendetta against Ortiz’s wife, which may have influenced his actions. Lopez’s conduct led to […]
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