Create And Track Police Department History
Written by CBKN76
After the 2003 murder of Sonya Ivanoff by Officer Matthew Owens, Chief Craig Moates was hired to heal relations with the Native community. Despite promises to investigate allegations of police misconduct, Moates later stated he was unable to substantiate claims of harassment or abuse. However, the city quietly paid out approximately $750,000 to settle lawsuits […]
Written by CBKN76
In 2003, Officer Matthew Owens was convicted of murdering 19-year-old Inupiaq woman Sonya Ivanoff. Owens had a history of making unwanted sexual advances and picking up young women in his police car. After his arrest, three women filed lawsuits alleging that Owens had stalked, threatened, and sexually assaulted them. The City of Nome settled these […]
Written by CBKN76
In 2019, Sgt. Jerry Kennon, a new investigator, discovered that numerous sexual assault cases dating back to at least 2005 were inadequately investigated or not investigated at all. Many reports lacked narratives, follow-ups, or evidence submissions. This negligence contributed to a legacy of mistrust between the Nome Police Department and the Alaska Native community. ## […]
Written by CBKN76
Chief John Papasodora was aware of the Nome Police Department’s systemic failure to investigate sexual assault reports, particularly those involving Alaska Native women. In 2017, after being informed of a sexual assault report by Clarice Hardy, Papasodora failed to take appropriate action, resulting in no investigation. Hardy’s lawsuit alleges that Papasodora ratified his staff’s persistent […]
Written by CBKN76
In March 2017, Lt. Nicholas Harvey failed to investigate a reported sexual assault by Clarice Hardy, a former police dispatcher. Despite being provided with a list of witnesses, Harvey did not contact them, and no investigation was conducted. This inaction was part of a broader pattern of neglecting sexual assault cases involving Alaska Native women. […]
Written by CBKN76
Detailed description of misconduct, disciplinary actions and outcomes. Multiple sentences are allowed here to provide complete information about the officer’s misconduct history. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Name](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-name-34/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Name](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-name-34/)
Written by CBKN76
In 1998, allegations of wrongful conduct led to Sergeant Marsh’s separation from the Kodiak Police Department. Following administrative and superior court proceedings, Marsh and the City of Kodiak reached a settlement agreement whereby Marsh left the department. The specific nature of the allegations was not detailed in the available sources. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/alaska/supreme-court/2003/s-10378-1.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: […]
Written by CBKN76
Officer Christman was one of the officers involved in the September 2015 incident where Nicholas Pletnikoff, a 28-year-old autistic man, was forcibly detained and pepper-sprayed. Christman, who knew Pletnikoff from high school, did not inform his fellow officers about Pletnikoff’s autism during the encounter. The incident resulted in a lawsuit alleging negligence and excessive force, […]
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In September 2015, Officer de la Fuente was involved in the forceful detention and pepper-spraying of Nicholas Pletnikoff, a 28-year-old autistic man. Pletnikoff was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed after reaching into a parked vehicle near his home. The incident led to a lawsuit alleging negligence and excessive force. In August 2018, the City of Kodiak agreed […]
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Listed on the Brady List, indicating documented issues of police misconduct, including potential impeachment disclosure concerns. Specific details of misconduct are not publicly available. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Michael Roush](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/michael-roush/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Michael Roush](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/michael-roush/)
Written by CBKN76
Listed on the Brady List for the King Cove Police Department, indicating documented issues of police misconduct. Specific details regarding the nature of the misconduct, dates, and outcomes are not publicly available. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Kit Pherson](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/kit-pherson/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Kit Pherson](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/kit-pherson/)
Written by CBKN76
Listed on the Brady List for the King Cove Police Department, indicating documented issues of police misconduct. Specific details regarding the nature of the misconduct, dates, and outcomes are not publicly available. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Daniel Cochran](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/daniel-cochran/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Daniel Cochran](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/daniel-cochran/)
Written by CBKN76
Listed on the Brady List for the King Cove Police Department, indicating documented issues of police misconduct. Specific details regarding the nature of the misconduct, dates, and outcomes are not publicly available. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Robert Gould](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/robert-gould/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Robert Gould](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/robert-gould/)
Written by CBKN76
In September 2022, while off-duty at the Salmon Falls Resort restaurant, Chief Walls allegedly pushed an intoxicated man head-first into a stone wall and placed him in a chokehold after the man stumbled into his wife’s chair. He was indicted on felony third-degree assault and multiple misdemeanors. The felony charge was later dismissed due to […]
Written by CBKN76
No specific information about individual officers with documented misconduct, disciplinary actions, or lawsuits within the Kenai Police Department is available in the provided sources. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Name](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-name-33/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Name](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-name-33/)