Officer Francis was accused of constitutional violations in a lawsuit filed by plaintiffs Gray and Peterman. The plaintiffs alleged that Officer Francis engaged in misconduct, leading them to file a written complaint with Captain Bradshaw of the Eufaula Police Department. However, they never received a response or investigation into their complaint. The court found that […]
Lieutenant Ules Guinn was terminated from the Eufaula Police Department in 1981 due to dereliction of duty. Reports indicated that on multiple occasions, he spent considerable time during his official shift at a private residence for personal reasons. Additionally, he was involved in a domestic issue during his shift on February 20, 1981, which resulted […]
Former Police Chief West engaged in a consensual sexual relationship with a dispatcher, Ms. Hammond, while she was employed at the Eufaula Police Department. After Ms. Hammond ended the relationship, she alleged that she was treated more harshly by her superiors and received disciplinary write-ups. This situation led to a lawsuit filed by Ms. Hammond […]
In 1994, Police Chief Michael Lolley conducted a criminal history check on Thomas A. Anderson after Anderson threatened to sue the city over a prior arrest. This led to Anderson’s wrongful arrest on a warrant intended for his father. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals found that the officers had arguable probable cause for the […]
Former Police Chief Harold L. Staley was placed on administrative leave on June 17, 2023, following a protection from elder abuse motion filed against him by his mother, alleging he entered her home and caused a disturbance. He was terminated on July 12, 2023, after a city council hearing upheld the decision. In February 2024, […]
After an extensive search, no documented cases of misconduct, disciplinary actions, or lawsuits involving individual officers of the Eclectic Police Department in Alabama were found 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-4/)
In March 2010, then-Lieutenant Matthew Kirk was implicated in the burglary of Fred’s pharmacy in East Brewton. His brother, Jason Kirk, confessed to the burglary and identified Matthew as an accomplice. At the time of the burglary, Matthew was the only officer on duty and allegedly assisted in the crime. Following the investigation, Matthew Kirk […]
Despite a thorough search, no documented cases of misconduct, disciplinary actions, or lawsuits involving individual officers of the Double Springs Police Department in Alabama within the past 10 years were found. ## Officer Forum Links: – [No specific information available](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/no-specific-information-available-2/)
In 2017, Officer Brian Goguen was implicated in a federal lawsuit by Samuel Albert Tew, who alleged that Goguen and other officers used unnecessary force during an arrest at the Dothan Opera House. Tew claimed the incident led to physical injuries and emotional distress. The lawsuit sought damages for alleged police misconduct and violation of […]
Officer Devellus Butler was named in a 2017 federal lawsuit filed by Samuel Albert Tew, who accused Butler and other officers of excessive force during an arrest at the Dothan Opera House. Tew alleged that the officers’ actions caused significant physical and emotional harm. The lawsuit aimed to address claims of police brutality and constitutional […]
In 2017, Officer Taiwan Truitt was sued by Samuel Albert Tew, who alleged that Truitt and fellow officers employed unnecessary force during an arrest at the Dothan Opera House. Tew claimed the incident resulted in physical injuries, including broken bones, and psychological trauma. The lawsuit sought compensation for alleged violations of Tew’s rights and police […]
Officer Scott Spivey was implicated in a 2017 federal lawsuit by Samuel Albert Tew, who accused Spivey and other officers of using excessive force during an arrest at the Dothan Opera House. Tew alleged that the officers’ actions led to physical injuries and emotional distress. The lawsuit aimed to address claims of police brutality and […]
In 2017, Officer Brian Tate was named in a federal lawsuit filed by Samuel Albert Tew, who alleged that Tate, along with other officers, used unnecessary brute force during an arrest at the Dothan Opera House. Tew claimed he suffered broken bones in his arm and post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the encounter. […]
In 2012, Sergeant Bryant was involved in an incident where he allegedly used excessive force during the arrest of Mr. Howard. The case involved claims of excessive force, false arrest, negligence, and malicious prosecution. The court granted summary judgment in favor of Sergeant Bryant on some counts but denied it on others, allowing the claims […]