Create And Track Police Department History
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In 2009, Officer Bennett, along with Officer Jessie Alan Fuller, engaged in a scheme to stop motorists on Interstate 65 under false pretenses and steal cash from them. Bennett admitted to multiple thefts, taking between $100 and $200 from each victim. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy against rights and deprivation of rights under color of […]
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On July 1, 2013, Officer McCall responded to a domestic dispute at a residence. Upon arrival, he encountered Travis Thigpen, who was unarmed and complying with orders. Despite this, McCall shot Thigpen in the arm, causing severe injuries. Thigpen was later acquitted of all charges related to the incident. A civil lawsuit resulted in a […]
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A petition was initiated by citizens of Frisco City, Alabama, calling for the resignation of Officer Sergio Andrews. The petition alleged that Andrews was appointed with little to no lawful training and accused him of abuse of power, filing false charges, and lacking knowledge of the law. The community expressed concerns over his ability to […]
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Officer Shelnutt was indicted in February 2025 for tampering with physical evidence. This charge was part of a grand jury’s findings that led to the recommendation to disband the Hanceville Police Department due to extensive corruption. ([1819news.com](https://1819news.com/news/item/cullman-county-sheriffs-office-takes-over-hanceville-police-department-all-employees-placed-on-administrative-leave?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [William Andrew Shelnutt](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/william-andrew-shelnutt/)
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Officer Roper had a significant disciplinary history during his tenure with the Foley Police Department. Documented incidents include a five-day suspension in 1991 for involvement in a physical altercation and failure to report it, a written warning in May 1993 for losing his temper in a store, a verbal warning in August 1993 regarding his […]
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In 2013, former Police Chief Gene Starr filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Town of Frisco City. The lawsuit was settled in February 2015, leading to financial difficulties for the town, including furloughs of most employees and police officers. The settlement’s impact on the town’s finances was significant, though specific details of the misconduct […]
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Reserve Officer Kelso was indicted in February 2025 on four counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and two counts of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute a controlled substance. These charges were part of a broader investigation into the Hanceville Police Department’s misconduct. ([1819news.com](https://1819news.com/news/item/cullman-county-sheriffs-office-takes-over-hanceville-police-department-all-employees-placed-on-administrative-leave?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Eric Michael Kelso](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/eric-michael-kelso/)
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On November 14, 1976, Officer Ralph M. Tatum participated in a pursuit that culminated in the fatal shooting of Calvin Ray Gibbs in a Monroeville shopping center parking lot. A lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 led to a jury awarding $12,000 in damages against Tatum and another officer. The incident raised concerns about excessive […]
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Officer Wilbanks faced indictment in February 2025 for two counts of computer tampering, two counts of use of office for personal gain, tampering with physical evidence, and two counts of solicitation to commit a controlled substance crime. The grand jury’s findings highlighted a rampant culture of corruption within the department. ([1819news.com](https://1819news.com/news/item/cullman-county-sheriffs-office-takes-over-hanceville-police-department-all-employees-placed-on-administrative-leave?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: […]
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Officer Kelso was indicted in February 2025 on charges including two counts of computer tampering, solicitation to commit a controlled substance crime, use of office for personal gain, and tampering with physical evidence. These charges stemmed from a grand jury investigation into widespread corruption within the Hanceville Police Department. ([1819news.com](https://1819news.com/news/item/cullman-county-sheriffs-office-takes-over-hanceville-police-department-all-employees-placed-on-administrative-leave?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
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On November 14, 1976, Officer Claude Green was involved in a pursuit that led to the shooting and death of Calvin Ray Gibbs in a Monroeville shopping center parking lot. A lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 resulted in a jury awarding $12,000 in damages against Green and another officer. The case highlighted issues of […]
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On December 23, 2022, Officer Tyler Barnett was involved in the arrest of Demarcus Key, who was assaulted by off-duty Sheffield Police Officer Max Dotson at a Florence liquor store. Barnett arrived on the scene, arrested Key, and allegedly struck him during the arrest. A lawsuit filed by Key alleges that Barnett, along with other […]
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As the Police Chief of Hanceville, Marlin was indicted in February 2025 for two counts of failure to report ethics violations and tampering with physical evidence. The grand jury found that under his leadership, the department operated more like a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency, leading to a recommendation to disband the department. […]
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In 2010, Officer Todd Spikes was decertified following charges of lewd and lascivious exhibition and using a computer to seduce, solicit, or lure a child. These serious offenses led to his removal from the Florala Police Department. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Todd Spikes](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/todd-spikes/)
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In August 2024, Officer Johnny Brown was arrested on charges of domestic violence strangulation and third-degree assault following an incident at a residence in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation, and Brown has been suspended pending the results of both the external and internal investigations. Bond was set at $18,500. […]