In 2014, Mayor Danny Evans allegedly ordered Chief Finley to arrest Frank Holley without probable cause, aiming to retaliate against Holley’s political activities. Finley testified that Evans instructed him to ‘set [Holley] up’ and arrest him on any charge. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/alabama/almdce/3%3A2016cv00195/59948/50/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Roosevelt Finley](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/roosevelt-finley/)
In 1991, Chief Finley arrested Anecia Kay Hurst for DUI without administering field sobriety tests. The court found no probable cause for the arrest, violating Hurst’s Fourth Amendment rights. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/857/1517/2008871/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Roosevelt Finley](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/roosevelt-finley/)
In 1995, Sergeant Keith Johnson was found guilty of conduct unbecoming a police officer for attempting to use his position to secure special treatment for his brother during an arrest. He used profanity and displayed an arrogant demeanor. Initially recommended for suspension, he was terminated in 1996 but later reinstated after a settlement. Johnson also […]
In 2022, Officer Samuel Powell was named in a lawsuit alleging violations of the Fourteenth Amendment Due Process Clause. The plaintiff, Mr. Beaulieu, claimed that Officer Powell, along with other officers, prevented him from driving on a public street and failed to preserve or destroyed video footage of their encounter. The lawsuit also alleged that […]
In October 2004, Officer Lovette used a Taser multiple times on a detainee, including in the neck and leg, despite the detainee not being physically aggressive or resistant. The detainee suffered injuries and filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force and constitutional violations. The case highlighted concerns about the use of Tasers and the treatment of […]
In 2011, City Councillor Griffin participated in the unlawful seizure and excessive use of force against Alfred F. Schultz. Griffin arrived at the scene with a shotgun, trained it on the handcuffed Schultz, and struck him with the butt of the shotgun, causing physical injury. The court determined that Griffin’s actions constituted excessive force in […]
In 2011, Officer Yohn was involved in the unlawful seizure of Alfred F. Schultz. Yohn pulled over Schultz without reasonable suspicion, ordered him out of the vehicle at gunpoint, forced him to the ground, and handcuffed him. The court found that Yohn’s actions violated the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable seizures. The case proceeded with […]
Officer Potter is listed on the Brady List for the Bridgeport Police Department in Alabama, suggesting involvement in misconduct. Specific details regarding the type of misconduct, incidents, dates, disciplinary actions, or outcomes are not available in the provided sources. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Gregory Dwain Potter](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/gregory-dwain-potter/)
Officer Moyers is included in the Brady List for the Bridgeport Police Department in Alabama, indicating documented misconduct. The sources do not provide detailed information about the nature of the misconduct, specific incidents, dates, disciplinary actions, or outcomes. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Darrell Moyers](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/darrell-moyers/)
Officer Gilley appears on the Brady List for the Bridgeport Police Department in Alabama, suggesting involvement in misconduct. However, the available information does not specify the type of misconduct, specific incidents, dates, disciplinary actions, or outcomes. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Kent Preston Gilley](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/kent-preston-gilley/)
Officer Beck is listed on the Brady List for the Bridgeport Police Department in Alabama, indicating documented issues of police misconduct. Specific details regarding the nature of the misconduct, dates of incidents, disciplinary actions, or outcomes are not provided in the available sources. ## Officer Forum Links: – [James Thomas Beck](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/james-thomas-beck/)
In 2013, Officer Ricky Heard was involved in a lawsuit alleging unlawful detention of Sandra Tucker and Jeffery Easley at Bibb Medical Center. The plaintiffs claimed Heard detained them without probable cause after they assisted an injured individual. The court granted summary judgment in favor of Heard, finding he had arguable probable cause for the […]
or lawsuits involving individual officers of the Brantley Police Department in Alabama within the past 10 years. The available information does not provide detailed records of such incidents. ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-5/)
Officer John Matthew Langston was listed on the Brady List, which includes officers with known issues of misconduct, decertification, public complaints, use-of-force reports, and citizen reports. Specific details regarding his misconduct are not publicly disclosed. ## Officer Forum Links: – [John Matthew Langston](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/john-matthew-langston/)
