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In 2017, Officer Richard Cheatwood was terminated from the Vestavia Hills Police Department for conduct unbecoming a police officer, insubordination, and making a terrorist threat. The termination was based on allegations that he threatened to bring an AK-47 to a City Council meeting. Cheatwood denied making the threat and filed a lawsuit against the City, […]
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No specific records of individual officer misconduct, disciplinary actions, or lawsuits were found for the Vernon Police Department in Alabama 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-7/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [No individual officer misconduct records found](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/no-individual-officer-misconduct-records-found-7/)
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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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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-25/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Name](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-name-25/)
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Officer Grabiak has been implicated in multiple incidents of misconduct, including harassment and abuse of authority. In the early 2000s, he was named in at least seven lawsuits alleging violations of citizens’ rights. Community members, such as Terry White and Edward Harris, reported ongoing harassment and mistreatment by Officer Grabiak, despite filing numerous complaints with […]
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In September 2002, Officer Kenneth Johnson engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a suspect, Kendrick, who had attempted to run over a police officer. The chase resulted in a collision involving the Sanders family, leading to a lawsuit alleging violations of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments. The court found that Johnson’s actions did not constitute […]
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Former Lieutenant Alex Huntley was convicted in June 2018 for violating an individual’s civil rights by assaulting a handcuffed and compliant arrestee on December 24, 2014. Huntley sprayed pepper spray in the arrestee’s face, knocked him to the ground, stomped on him, and repeatedly kicked and punched him while the arrestee screamed in pain. A […]
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Former Officer Levy Kelly was accused of sexually assaulting Alexandria Quinn over a three-year period starting when she was 14. In 2012, after Quinn threatened to reveal the abuse, Kelly allegedly maced her during an arrest for minor in possession of alcohol, a charge that was later dropped. Kelly was arrested in December 2012 after […]
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In October 2022, while off duty, Steward was driving a marked Tuscumbia police vehicle under the influence of alcohol at approximately 90 miles per hour. He struck and killed pedestrian Terry Hinton, who was checking his mailbox. Steward was indicted for reckless murder in March 2023 and pleaded guilty to manslaughter on August 13, 2024. […]
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In 2015, Officer Kline was individually contacted to requalify upon return from light duty, while other officers were not afforded the same consideration. This preferential treatment raised concerns about inconsistent application of requalification procedures within the Tuscaloosa Police Department, potentially indicating bias or favoritism in the department’s practices. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Kline](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-kline/) […]
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In 2015, Officer Bailey was selected for the Field Training Officer (FTO) position despite not being qualified at the time, having shot a score of 72 in June 2015. This selection raised questions about the fairness and transparency of the promotion process within the Tuscaloosa Police Department, especially in comparison to other candidates with more […]
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In 2015, Sgt. Powell shredded original meeting notes concerning the Field Training Officer (FTO) position, including a listing of the FTO Review Board members, in violation of Tuscaloosa Police Department policy. This action occurred shortly after Officer Hicks filed an EEOC charge, raising concerns about potential retaliation and procedural misconduct within the department. ## Officer […]
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In 2012, Capt. Snyder was involved in a lawsuit where Officer Stephanie Hicks alleged pregnancy discrimination. Snyder accommodated Hicks’ pregnancy initially but later supported her transfer from the narcotics unit to patrol upon her return from maternity leave. The court found evidence suggesting the transfer was motivated by discriminatory animus related to Hicks’ pregnancy, leading […]
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In 2012, Sgt. Richardson was implicated in a lawsuit alleging pregnancy discrimination against Officer Stephanie Hicks. Richardson expressed displeasure over Hicks taking full maternity leave, used derogatory language referring to her, and initiated disciplinary actions leading to Hicks’ transfer from the narcotics unit to patrol. The court found sufficient evidence of discriminatory animus related to […]
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In February 2022, Chief Eric Rush was implicated in a lawsuit alleging that he directed officers to unlawfully seize property during a raid on the Gregory family’s home. The lawsuit claims that under his supervision, officers took jewelry, cash, guns, and other items without proper legal procedures, resulting in some property not being returned. The […]