As Police Chief, Marlin was indicted in February 2025 for mishandling or removing evidence from the department’s evidence room. The grand jury found a ‘rampant culture of corruption’ within the department, recommending its immediate abolition. The evidence room was unsecured, with a hole in the wall and a broomstick used to jimmy the door open, […]
In 2020, Sergeant John Brooks resigned after body camera footage revealed him using racial slurs during a conversation with another officer. The footage, recorded in June 2020, surfaced in January 2021, leading to his immediate resignation. No specific disciplinary actions or lawsuits were reported in connection with this incident. ## Officer Forum Links: – [John […]
In 2020, Chief Gene Allmond resigned after body camera footage revealed him using racial slurs during a conversation with another officer. The footage, recorded in June 2020, surfaced in January 2021, leading to his immediate resignation. No specific disciplinary actions or lawsuits were reported in connection with this incident. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Gene […]
On May 18, 2015, Officer Nix responded to a disturbance in Bear Creek involving an intoxicated individual who may have had a gun. During the response, Officer Nix drove his police vehicle over a double yellow traffic line, potentially violating Alabama Code §§ 32-5A-7 and 32-5A-86(a). There were conflicting accounts regarding whether his actions violated […]
Officer Edward Scott Yancey is listed on the Gulf Shores Police Department’s Brady List, indicating documented issues of police misconduct. Specific details regarding the nature of the misconduct, dates of incidents, disciplinary actions, or outcomes are not publicly disclosed. The Brady List serves as a record of officers with known issues that could affect their […]
In 2008, Chief Lonzo Ingram was named in a lawsuit alleging that he failed to prevent or address widespread abuse and misconduct within the Greenville Police Department. The plaintiff claimed that Ingram’s inaction led to a culture of excessive force and constitutional violations. The court found that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate a causal connection […]
In 2008, Officer Cedric Wilson was named in a lawsuit alleging excessive force during the arrest of a motel owner who had complained about loud music. The plaintiff claimed that Wilson, along with other officers, used unnecessary force during the arrest. The court found that the officers lacked arguable probable cause for the arrest and […]
In 2008, Officer Byron Russell was involved in the arrest of a motel owner who had complained about loud music. The plaintiff alleged that Russell used excessive force during the arrest, including pushing him into a glass door and handcuffing him without cause. The court found that the officers lacked arguable probable cause for the […]
In 2008, Officer John Bass was named in a lawsuit alleging excessive force during the arrest of a motel owner who had complained about loud music. The plaintiff claimed that Bass, along with other officers, used unnecessary force during the arrest. The court found that the officers lacked arguable probable cause for the arrest and […]
In 2008, Officer Lionel Davidson was involved in the arrest of a motel owner who had complained about loud music. The plaintiff alleged that Davidson used excessive force during the arrest, including pushing him into a glass door and handcuffing him without cause. The court found that the officers lacked arguable probable cause for the […]
Officer Ervin J. Moss was decertified by the Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission for an assault charge. The specific details of the incident, including the date and circumstances, are not provided in the available records. The decertification indicates a serious breach of conduct, leading to his removal from law enforcement duties. ## Officer […]
Chief of Police Willie Hudson was named in a lawsuit filed by former officer Polion, who alleged that Hudson retaliated against him for reporting malfeasance and possible unlawful behavior within the department. Polion claimed that Hudson assigned him faulty equipment, took away his investigator’s badge, refused his request for new uniforms, and recommended his termination. […]