On May 3, 2021, Officer Pizzi forcefully threw a suspect against his truck and then to the ground during an arrest for a failure-to-appear warrant. The suspect alleged excessive force and filed a lawsuit against Officer Pizzi and other officers involved. The failure-to-appear and petty theft charges were ultimately dismissed. The outcome of the lawsuit […]
On November 22, 2009, during a vehicle pursuit, Officer Mundy fired shots at a suspect’s vehicle, causing it to crash into a ditch. After the suspect was arrested without resistance by another officer, Mundy unjustifiably and repeatedly struck the suspect in the head with a baton or flashlight, resulting in physical injury. He continued to […]
and cultural resistance within law enforcement agencies. Ensuring transparency and accountability in these processes is crucial for maintaining public trust and upholding the integrity of law enforcement institutions. ([wordsmiths.blog](https://wordsmiths.blog/disciplinary-actions-against-officers/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [legal complexities](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/legal-complexities/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [legal complexities](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/legal-complexities/)
In 2023, Officer Lester Lee Thomas was involved in a legal case concerning a traffic stop on I-65. He allegedly walked into the left inside lane to stop a second speeder, potentially violating pedestrian statutes (§ 32-5A-215) by not yielding the right-of-way to vehicles. The court examined whether his actions fell within exceptions to State-agent […]
After an extensive search, no specific records of misconduct, disciplinary actions, or lawsuits involving individual officers of the Thomaston Police Department in Alabama were found within the past 10 years. ## Officer Forum Links: – [No individual officer misconduct records found](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/no-individual-officer-misconduct-records-found-14/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [No individual officer misconduct records found](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/no-individual-officer-misconduct-records-found-14/)
On May 30, 2015, Officer Justin Willis responded to a carjacking incident. During the pursuit, he deployed a Taser at Mr. Stephens, striking him in the eye, which resulted in the loss of vision in that eye. The incident led to a lawsuit alleging excessive force. The court documents detail differing accounts of the event, […]
In April 2013, as Assistant Police Chief, Miles beat a prisoner during an interrogation by striking him multiple times with a thick packet of paper and slapping him across the face and head. He also stole approximately 16 pounds of marijuana from the police evidence room and sold it. Miles pleaded guilty to civil rights […]
On April 25, 2010, Officer Redd was involved in an incident where he allegedly threw a handcuffed individual, Cheatham, to the ground and struck him multiple times, causing severe facial injuries. Cheatham filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force and violation of his constitutional rights. The court found genuine disputes of material fact regarding the use […]
On March 29, 2016, while serving as a police investigator, Smirnoff assaulted a handcuffed, compliant 24-year-old man by lifting him into the air and slamming him to the ground twice. He also slammed the victim’s head into the side of a patrol car. Smirnoff pleaded guilty to violating the victim’s civil rights and was sentenced […]
Officer Chesser faced multiple allegations of excessive force involving his police dog, Andor. In June 2014, Ashley White, a passenger in a vehicle, fled from police and was bitten by Andor, resulting in extensive reconstructive surgery. In July 2015, Percy Garrett was pulled over for a taillight violation; after refusing a pocket search, he was […]
Listed on the Brady List for Sylvania Police Department, indicating involvement in misconduct or disciplinary actions. Specific details about the nature of the misconduct, dates, and outcomes are not publicly disclosed. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Marcus H Roberts](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/marcus-h-roberts/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Marcus H Roberts](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/marcus-h-roberts/)
Listed on the Brady List for Sylvania Police Department, indicating involvement in misconduct or disciplinary actions. Specific details about the nature of the misconduct, dates, and outcomes are not publicly disclosed. ## Officer Forum Links: – [William L Bonney](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/william-l-bonney/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [William L Bonney](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/william-l-bonney/)
or lawsuits involving individual officers of the Sylacauga Police Department in Alabama within the past 10 years. The available data indicates that from 2013 to 2021 ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-2/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-2/)
On May 20, 2021, Officer Michael Hammock, while acting under the color and authority of his position as an employee of Sumiton, responded to a call involving a dispute between his wife and property owner Dois Wayne Cordell. Upon arrival, Hammock confronted Cordell, physically assaulted him by pushing and hitting his chest multiple times, and […]
