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Deputy Jordan Jones was involved in a high-speed pursuit on April 25, 2014, which resulted in a fatal collision. The pursuit began when Jones attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The chase led to the death of a civilian, and the incident raised questions about the appropriateness of the pursuit. Jones faced […]
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Chief Deputy Brandon Bryan was indicted in March 2025 on several felony charges, including abuse of public trust, theft by deception, and forgery. The charges stemmed from allegations that Bryan illegally sold vehicles seized by the sheriff’s office to unauthorized buyers at below-market prices, bypassing the required public auction process. Additionally, when a buyer discovered […]
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In March 2025, Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa was indicted on multiple felony charges, including abuse of public trust and theft by deception. The indictment followed allegations that he retaliated against deputies who reported illegal activities within the department. Specifically, after deputies reported that Chief Deputy Brandon Bryan had illegally sold seized vehicles, Pineiroa allegedly removed them […]
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On January 22, 2022, off-duty Deputy Jeremy Mahan was involved in an assault leading to charges of first-degree strangulation, third-degree terroristic threatening, and second-degree wanton endangerment. The Kentucky State Police investigated the incident, and Mahan was subsequently charged. The Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Office placed him on administrative suspension pending the investigation. ## Officer Forum Links: […]
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In August 2014, Officer Mike Drake arrested James Evans for first-degree terroristic threatening after Evans posted song lyrics on Facebook. The lyrics were from a song by the band Exodus. Despite Evans’ cooperation and the lyrics being identified as from a song, Drake proceeded with the arrest. Evans was detained from August 26 to September […]
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In 2013, Jailer Eric Jones was implicated in the death of inmate Ronald Gaunce, who died from severe drug withdrawal while in custody. A federal judge ruled that Jones demonstrated ‘deliberate indifference’ to Gaunce’s medical needs. The case was settled in 2017 for over $400,000, with Jones agreeing to implement regular training for employees on […]
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In 2020, Deputy Richard ‘Jordan’ Perri was involved in an incident where he allegedly punched a 13-year-old boy with special needs during a domestic call. The boy’s mother filed a complaint, but no significant disciplinary action was taken at that time. In January 2022, Perri was fired after an off-duty attack at a gas station, […]
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On March 21, 2012, Officer Lawrence Thompson was decertified due to felony convictions, including criminal facilitation to murder and complicity to trafficking in a controlled substance. These serious offenses led to his removal from law enforcement duties. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Lawrence Thompson](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/lawrence-thompson/)
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In 2016, Sheriff Ernie Kelty and Deputy Sheriff Matt Swabey were involved in a lawsuit filed by David Murphy, alleging unlawful entry and seizure of property without a warrant. The complaint detailed that Kelty and Swabey climbed over a fence to seize a trailer and forcibly entered Murphy’s shop, causing property damage. The lawsuit included […]
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or lawsuits involving individual officers of the Menifee County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky within the past 10 years. The available sources do not provide the necessary details to fulfill your request. ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-51/)
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In February 2024, Deputy Ben Aders was placed on leave and under investigation following undisclosed allegations. He resigned during the investigation. Previously, in 2014, while with the Greenville Police Department, Aders faced charges of sexual abuse and misconduct, leading to court-ordered sexual counseling. These charges were later dropped, and he received a letter of recommendation […]
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In July 2017, Deputy Frank Brown was arrested for falsely reporting a shooting incident. Brown claimed that while attempting to stop a motorcyclist, the individual fired two shots, one striking him in the chest area. An extensive investigation by the Kentucky State Police revealed that the bullet retrieved from Brown’s vest came from his own […]
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In May 2020, Deputy Aaron Tucker was named in a civil lawsuit alleging excessive force and misconduct during his tenure as a Kentucky State Police Trooper in March 2019. The lawsuit claims Tucker assaulted a prisoner in his custody and fabricated a report about the incident. Security footage from the jail reportedly contradicts Tucker’s account. […]