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or lawsuits within the past 10 years. The available information does not provide detailed accounts of such incidents involving named officers. ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-40/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-40/)
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Between 2016 and 2023, multiple Mesa Police Department officers were involved in excessive force incidents resulting in significant settlements. Notable cases include the 2016 shooting of Daniel Shaver ($8 million settlement), the 2017 shooting of Sariah Lane ($2.45 million settlement), and the 2018 assault of Robert Johnson ($350,000 settlement). These incidents highlight a pattern of […]
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In 2018, Officer Aaron Pew was involved in the arrest of Cole Spencer, during which Pew kneeled on Spencer’s back and head while he was handcuffed and lying face down. Spencer complained multiple times that he could not breathe. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Pew is not entitled to qualified immunity, allowing […]
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Sergeant Jeffery Neese was accused by multiple officers of habitual sexual harassment between 2014 and 2018. Allegations included sending explicit messages and creating a nude painting of three female officers. Despite complaints, Neese was demoted to patrol officer but remained on the force. Several officers filed a notice of claim against the city and department […]
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On July 7, 2022, Officer Drew Lawrence shot Taneysha Carter, who was experiencing a health crisis and sought assistance by following his patrol car. After leading her to the Mesa Police Department’s gated parking area, Lawrence fired multiple shots at Carter, hitting her twice in the back as she attempted to flee. Carter filed a […]
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In January 2016, Officer Philip Brailsford shot and killed Daniel Shaver, an unarmed man, at a La Quinta Inn. Shaver was crawling towards officers and reached towards his waistline when Brailsford fired. Brailsford was charged with murder and subsequently fired from the department. The City of Mesa paid $8 million to settle a wrongful death […]
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In December 2016, Officer Craig Curry was dismissed from the Maricopa Police Department for unprofessional conduct during a welfare check at a Circle K. He engaged in an inappropriate conversation with a female 911 caller, making her feel uncomfortable. Additionally, Curry accessed internal department records without authorization and provided misleading statements during the investigation. His […]
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Officer Keith Storms resigned in November 2017 after an internal investigation determined he engaged in on-duty sexual conduct with fellow officers. Storms admitted to spending several hours at a secluded location with a colleague while on duty and initially lied about the nature of their relationship. His actions violated multiple department policies, leading to his […]
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Officer Kyla Sylvia resigned in October 2017 following an internal investigation that revealed she engaged in on-duty sexual conduct with fellow officers. Sylvia was found to have shown nude photos of herself to a colleague while on duty and was involved in inappropriate relationships during work hours. These actions violated department policies, resulting in her […]
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Officer Daniel Nicholas resigned in October 2017 amid an internal investigation that uncovered he engaged in on-duty sexual conduct with fellow officers. Nicholas was found to have falsified report codes to conceal his activities and was involved in relationships with multiple colleagues while on duty. His actions violated department policies, leading to his resignation prior […]
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Officer Dionysius Cazares was terminated in October 2017 after an internal investigation revealed she engaged in on-duty sexual conduct and misused police databases. She was indicted on two counts of computer tampering for accessing confidential information without authorization. Cazares admitted to using department resources to investigate personal matters related to fellow officers. She pleaded not […]
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In February 2015, Officer Michael Rapiejko used his patrol car to intentionally strike Mario Valencia, an armed suspect who had fired a rifle into the air and threatened suicide. The incident, captured on dashcam, led to Valencia filing an $850,000 claim against the town of Marana, alleging excessive force and resulting injuries including a skull […]
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On November 17, 2016, Officer Branden Howard Williams was decertified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) for tampering with a witness. He surrendered his APOSTC certification as a result of this misconduct. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Branden Howard Williams](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/branden-howard-williams/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Branden Howard Williams](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/branden-howard-williams/)
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In 2013, Officer David Lee Wood was decertified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. The specific details of his misconduct are not provided in the available sources. ## Officer Forum Links: – [David Lee Wood](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/david-lee-wood/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [David Lee Wood](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/david-lee-wood/)
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In February 2009, Officer Welz was involved in an incident where he took a golf ball from another player’s game without permission and later lied about it. During the internal investigation, he made inappropriate comments, including suggesting he should ‘put a bullet’ in his supervisor. The investigation concluded that Welz’s actions demonstrated unprofessional conduct and […]