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In 2015, Captain Tom Jones was involved in a federal lawsuit concerning the death of inmate Clint Hacker. The lawsuit alleged that Jones failed to provide adequate medical care to Hacker, who died from complications related to a perforated ulcer while in custody. The court granted summary judgment in favor of Captain Jones, finding insufficient […]
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In 2011, Chief Deputy Mike Coyle was named in a federal lawsuit alleging that he conspired with Sheriff Jerry Combs to terminate two employees, Bobby J. McMahan and George Hunter, for supporting the re-election of former sheriff Nelson O’Donnell. The lawsuit claimed that their actions violated the employees’ First Amendment rights and Kentucky’s fair labor […]
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In 2011, Sheriff Jerry Combs was named in a federal lawsuit alleging that he conspired to terminate two employees, Bobby J. McMahan and George Hunter, for supporting the re-election of former sheriff Nelson O’Donnell. The lawsuit claimed that Combs’ actions violated the employees’ First Amendment rights and Kentucky’s fair labor standards. The outcome of the […]
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In 2017, Sergeant Brent Patterson was implicated in a federal lawsuit filed by former employee Erica Cagle, alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit accused Patterson, along with Deputy Mike Jones, of engaging in unwanted physical contact, such as massaging Cagle’s shoulders, neck, and head, which was described as ‘disgusting,’ ‘unwanted,’ ‘unsolicited,’ […]
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In 2017, Deputy Mike Jones was named in a federal lawsuit filed by former employee Erica Cagle, alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit claimed that Jones, along with Sergeant Brent Patterson, engaged in unwanted physical contact, including massaging Cagle’s shoulders, neck, and head, which was described as ‘disgusting,’ ‘unwanted,’ ‘unsolicited,’ ‘humiliating,’ […]
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On November 8, 2022, Lt. Powell approached a parked individual at the Wilson Canyon Rest Area, demanding identification without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. He proceeded to question the individual and ordered them to leave the rest stop, despite the individual being homeless and having no alternative shelter. This incident led to a Fourth Amendment […]
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Detective Charles Dauley was named in a lawsuit filed by a detainee who alleged that on May 18, 2017, Dauley used excessive force during a court proceeding. The detainee claimed that Dauley initiated physical contact, leading to further assault by other officers. The detainee sought punitive damages in the lawsuit. Specific outcomes of the case […]
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On May 18, 2017, Deputy Sheriff Kyle Harvey was implicated in an incident involving alleged excessive force against a detainee during a court session. The detainee reported being physically assaulted by Harvey and other officers, leading to injuries. A lawsuit was filed by the detainee seeking punitive damages. The resolution of the lawsuit is not […]
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On May 18, 2017, Deputy Sheriff Jarrod Lyons was involved in an incident where a detainee alleged excessive force during a court proceeding. The detainee claimed that Lyons, along with other officers, physically assaulted him, resulting in injuries. The detainee filed a lawsuit seeking punitive damages. The outcome of the lawsuit is not specified in […]
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including the use of excessive force and denial of basic necessities. While this case does not pertain to the Lewis County Detention Center ## Officer Forum Links: – [involved allegations against officers at a Kentucky detention facility](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/involved-allegations-against-officers-at-a-kentucky-detention-facility/)
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leading to his death while in custody. The lawsuit implicated several jail employees ## Officer Forum Links: – [where the estate of Christopher Helphenstine filed a lawsuit alleging deliberate indifference to his serious medical needs](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/where-the-estate-of-christopher-helphenstine-filed-a-lawsuit-alleging-deliberate-indifference-to-his-serious-medical-needs/)
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Deputy Andy Ruark interacted with inmate Christopher Helphenstine multiple times in April 2017, including offering him drinks and checking on his condition. Helphenstine later died in custody. A lawsuit alleged deliberate indifference to Helphenstine’s medical needs, but the court found Ruark’s actions did not demonstrate knowledge of an unjustifiably high risk of harm. [Source: Helphenstine […]