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In September 2018, Officer Brown responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident. Despite multiple officers already on scene, he continued at high speeds, reaching up to 92 mph in residential areas. Approaching an intersection at 58 mph, he slowed to 45 mph but ran a red light, colliding with Patricia Phillips’ vehicle at 46 mph. Both […]
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Detention Officer Teresa Williams was implicated in a lawsuit by inmate Robert Efaw, who alleged that in August 1995, Williams, along with Officer Jack Kerr, participated in multiple beatings and improperly restrained Efaw in the Navajo County jail. Williams admitted that Kerr punched Efaw and that they used a ‘four-point’ restraint with arms splayed above […]
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Detention Officer Jack Kerr was involved in a lawsuit filed by inmate Robert Efaw, who alleged that in August 1995, Kerr participated in multiple beatings and improperly restrained Efaw in the Navajo County jail. Kerr admitted to punching Efaw and using a ‘four-point’ restraint with arms splayed above his head, deviating from standard procedure. A […]
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Commander Cheryl Powell was named in a lawsuit by former officer Kevin Halbig, who alleged that Powell and Sheriff Gary Butler falsely reported him for fraudulent use of a credit card in June 2008. Halbig contended that Powell’s actions were aimed at undermining his candidacy for sheriff. The court determined that Halbig had adequately stated […]
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In April 1997, Officer Richard Duggan was accused of taking a $100 bill from a DUI suspect’s purse during an off-duty incident. Witnesses reported seeing Duggan remove the money and later attempt to return it. Following an internal investigation, Duggan was terminated from the department. He appealed the termination, alleging procedural due process violations, but […]
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Former Sheriff Gary Butler was implicated in a lawsuit filed by former officer Kevin Halbig, who alleged that Butler and Commander Cheryl Powell falsely accused him of fraudulent use of a credit card in June 2008. Halbig claimed that Butler’s actions were intended to damage his chances in the upcoming sheriff election. The court found […]
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In 2012, Detention Officer Shannon Correll was accused of sexually assaulting female detainees at the Mohave County Vanderslice Jail Substation. Two women filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Correll strip-searched and sexually assaulted them in a storage shed at the substation. Correll pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual conduct with both women and was sentenced to […]
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In January 2021, multiple officers were involved in the in-custody death of Akeem Terrell, a mentally ill man who died after being restrained in a Phoenix jail cell. Despite a $4.8 million settlement paid to Terrell’s family, no officers were disciplined for their actions. Internal investigations by both the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Phoenix […]
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Chief Deputy County Attorney Karen Hobbs was reprimanded by the Arizona State Bar for ethical violations, including attempting to conceal her involvement in a 2014 murder investigation by requesting not to be named in official reports. This led to a formal ethics complaint filed by the La Paz County Sheriff against her and the County […]
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Commander Larry Irwin has been accused of abuse of authority, including failing to support fellow deputies and harassing a deputy’s wife, leading to a restraining order against him. Despite these allegations, internal investigations reportedly resulted in minimal consequences, with Irwin being reassigned within the department. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Larry Irwin](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/larry-irwin/) ## Officer Forum […]
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Sheriff William Ponce has faced multiple complaints alleging inappropriate relationships with subordinates, including engaging in sexual relationships with female deputies and dispatchers, some resulting in children. Despite several investigations, Ponce has reportedly faced no significant repercussions and has continued his duties. ## Officer Forum Links: – [William Ponce](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/william-ponce/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [William Ponce](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/william-ponce/)
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In March 2020, Deputy Weston Akalski was involved in an off-duty bar fight in Lake Havasu City, where surveillance footage showed him punching two men. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct fighting, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and was placed on probation. Following this incident, his employment with the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office ended. ## […]
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In September 2019, Deputy Eli Max was accused of racial profiling during a traffic stop involving Phillip Colbert, a Black man. Max followed Colbert for 10 minutes before stopping him for an air freshener hanging from his mirror, repeatedly questioning him about drug use without cause. The encounter lasted 40 minutes without any citations or […]
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Listed on the Brady List for undisclosed reasons. ([giglio-bradylist.com](https://giglio-bradylist.com/arizona/greenlee-county-sheriffs-office?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Richard McCluskey](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/richard-mccluskey/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Richard McCluskey](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/richard-mccluskey/)
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Listed on the Brady List for undisclosed reasons. ([giglio-bradylist.com](https://giglio-bradylist.com/arizona/greenlee-county-sheriffs-office?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Jacob Brinkley](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/jacob-brinkley/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Jacob Brinkley](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/jacob-brinkley/)