Create And Track Police Department History
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In 2008, Officer McGuire was accused of using racial slurs and cursing at an African-American woman in front of her nine-year-old child after she called law enforcement for assistance with a domestic violence situation. The allegations led to a lawsuit claiming racial discrimination and unprofessional conduct. The case was dismissed due to insufficient pleading of […]
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In 2011, Captain Dunbar received a memorandum detailing problems with the handling of cash bonds and bond fees. Following this, an investigation revealed that detention officers under his supervision were not booking inmates in a timely manner, leading to delays in first appearances before a judge. Verbal warnings were issued to address these procedural deficiencies. […]
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In 2011, Sergeant Gina Barrett reported issues related to the handling of cash bonds and bond fees within the department. This report led to an investigation that uncovered improper handling of these funds. As a result, verbal counseling was administered to the responsible parties. The incident highlighted concerns about financial management practices within the department. […]
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In 1998, Officer Glines testified regarding the strip-search procedures at the Lee County Jail, which involved strip-searching individuals taken into a cell. The searches were conducted in rooms with windows, potentially allowing others to see inside. Glines stated she was trained to block the window with her back during the search. This testimony was part […]
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In January 2018, Chief of Staff and Operations Captain Tim McWhorter was suspended with pay amid an investigation into the handling of evidence within the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office. McWhorter, who also served as the evidence custodian, requested the investigation to clear his name after learning of third-hand allegations regarding possible mishandling of evidence. Additionally, […]
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In April 2007, Jailer Tim Taylor was involved in the custody of Mitchell Vinson Harper at the Lawrence County Jail. Harper, who was experiencing severe alcohol withdrawal, displayed symptoms such as slurred speech and incoherence. Despite being informed of Harper’s condition by fellow inmates and staff, Taylor and others did not arrange for appropriate medical […]
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In April 2007, Jailer Wilford Jerome Reed was implicated in the case of Mitchell Vinson Harper, who was arrested and detained in the Lawrence County Jail. Harper exhibited severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms, such as hallucinations and difficulty walking. Reed, along with other jail staff, was informed of Harper’s deteriorating condition but failed to secure necessary […]
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In April 2007, Jailer Kevin Blake Robinson was involved in the incarceration of Mitchell Vinson Harper, who was arrested for failing to appear in court on public intoxication charges. Harper, an alcoholic, experienced severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms while in the Lawrence County Jail, including hallucinations and incoherence. Despite these symptoms, Robinson and other jail staff […]
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In May 2023, Officer Nicholas Roach, along with Officer Whitehead, allegedly assaulted inmate Jerry Minor in the shower area after Minor threw his underwear into the hallway. The assault included physical attacks that led to a federal lawsuit filed by Minor, alleging excessive force and civil rights violations. Roach was suspended and required to complete […]
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In May 2023, Officer Devin Whitehead was involved in multiple assaults on inmate Jerry Minor. Whitehead allegedly kicked Minor in the head several times and punched him multiple times in the face. These actions resulted in a federal lawsuit filed by Minor, alleging excessive force and civil rights violations. Following the incident, Whitehead was terminated […]
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In May 2023, Officer Christopher Hart allegedly pepper-sprayed inmate Jerry Minor for knocking on the window of the Detox cell and requesting a phone call. This incident led to a federal lawsuit filed by Minor, accusing Hart of excessive force and civil rights violations. As of November 2023, Hart remained employed with the department. ([alreporter.com](https://www.alreporter.com/2023/11/22/black-man-suing-three-lauderdale-county-jail-correctional-officers-for-assault/?utm_source=openai)) […]
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In August 2024, Deputy Robinson faced allegations from inmate Wehunt regarding deliberate indifference to jail conditions. The court denied summary judgment on this claim, allowing the case to proceed. The outcome is pending. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Robinson](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-robinson/)
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Deputy Hopper was implicated in a lawsuit filed by inmate Wehunt in August 2024. Allegations included deliberate indifference to jail conditions and violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The court denied summary judgment on these claims, and the case is ongoing. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Hopper](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-hopper/)
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In August 2024, Deputy Dubielak faced allegations of excessive force against inmate Wehunt, a wheelchair-bound individual. The court denied summary judgment on this claim, allowing the case to proceed. The outcome of the case is pending. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Dubielak](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-dubielak/)
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Deputy Kristopher Adams filed a lawsuit on December 28, 2023, alleging racial discrimination by Sheriff Mark Pettway. Adams claimed that a less experienced and less qualified black deputy was promoted to an investigator position he had applied for and was qualified for. After filing a grievance, Adams alleged that he was reassigned to a less […]