In 2011, Officer Dodson commanded a police canine to apprehend an unarmed individual multiple times during a pursuit. The individual, who was later identified as autistic, sustained significant injuries from the canine attacks. A lawsuit was filed alleging excessive force and violations of constitutional rights. The case was documented in Garner v. City of Ozark, […]
In 2023, Officer Parks was involved in an incident where he allegedly conducted an unauthorized search of an office without a warrant. The officer entered the premises, searched through drawers, and seized items without the occupant’s consent. This led to a lawsuit alleging violations of constitutional rights. The case was documented in Varney v. The […]
In September 2018, Officer Brown responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident by driving at speeds up to 92 mph in residential areas with speed limits between 30 and 45 mph. Despite multiple officers already on the scene, he continued at high speeds, reaching the intersection of North Lamar and Molly Barr at approximately 60 mph. […]
In 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 take the money and later drop it back into the suspect’s car. Following an internal investigation, Duggan was terminated from the Orange Beach Police Department. He appealed the termination, alleging […]
On April 21, 2022, Officer Isaac Dominy was involved in a use of force incident where he allegedly struck a suspect with a closed fist after a police chase and crash. An internal investigation led to his indictment on one count of misdemeanor third-degree assault by a Lee County Grand Jury on September 2, 2022. […]
On March 6, 2014, Officer Phillip Hancock shot unarmed Airman Michael Davidson during a traffic stop on I-85 North. Davidson was holding a black wallet, which Hancock mistook for a gun. Davidson filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force and civil rights violations. In 2017, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Hancock’s use of […]
In May 2020, Officer Herd responded to a call involving 71-year-old Ray Beavers. After frisking Beavers and determining he was unarmed, Herd arrested him. Despite Beavers informing Herd of his recent rotator cuff surgery and inability to move his arm behind his back, Herd handcuffed him in that position, causing injury. Beavers filed a lawsuit […]
On June 24, 2021, Officer Suddeth pulled over Mr. Rogers for not having a license plate on his truck. Suddeth issued a citation and called a towing company to impound Rogers’ vehicle, allegedly misapplying a state statute. Suddeth also searched the vehicle without a warrant and confiscated Rogers’ pistol. Rogers filed a lawsuit against Officer […]
In 2022, Officer Self was involved in an incident where he detained a man named Trucks without probable cause. During the encounter, Self pointed his firearm at Trucks, ordered him to the ground, and handcuffed him, causing alleged pain due to Trucks’ recent shoulder surgery. The police report contained inaccuracies, including false claims about the […]
In May 2017, while on duty, Sergeant Nicholas Shane Osborne, aged 39, met a 15-year-old boy through the Grindr app. He drove the minor in his police cruiser to a church parking lot, where he engaged in deviate sexual intercourse with the boy. Osborne was arrested in 2017 and pleaded guilty in March 2019 to […]
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In 2009, Officer Wilbur E. Lee of the Odenville Police Department was decertified due to unspecified misconduct. Specific details regarding the nature of the misconduct, dates of incidents, and any disciplinary actions or outcomes are not available in the provided sources. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Wilbur E. Lee](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/wilbur-e-lee/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Wilbur […]
Duly elected city council member. Arrested on September 11, 2010, on a charge of obstructing government operations. The arrest was based on a warrant issued by Magistrate Leon Welch, following a complaint by John Wilson. The legitimacy of the arrest was later challenged in court, with allegations of lack of probable cause and potential misconduct […]
Appointed as Oakman’s police chief in July 2009. Arrested on August 27, 2010, on charges including obstruction of government operations, theft of property, and disorderly conduct. The arrests were based on warrants issued by Magistrate Leon Welch, following complaints by John Wilson. The legitimacy of these arrests was later challenged in court, with allegations of […]
Hired as an Oakman police officer in December 2009. On February 7, 2010, voided a traffic ticket he had issued, which led to a dispute with Magistrate Leon Welch and Mayor Joyce Todd. Phillips was arrested on September 20, 2010, for improperly disposing of a traffic citation. The arrest was based on a warrant issued […]