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In August 2019, Sheriff Terry Mears terminated a female deputy after an undisclosed complaint. The deputy alleged she was fired to make room for a male friend of the sheriff. A lawsuit was filed against Sheriff Mears and the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Department, claiming wrongful termination and gender discrimination. The court dismissed the claims against […]
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In April 2022, former Brookside Police Chief Michael Ryan Jones was arrested in Covington County for impersonating a peace officer. After resigning from Brookside PD in January 2022 amid allegations of wrongdoing, Jones used his former badge during a traffic stop to avoid a speeding ticket. In May 2024, he pleaded guilty to impersonating a […]
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Listed on the Brady List for Coosa County Sheriff’s Office, indicating involvement in misconduct, decertification, public complaints, or use-of-force reports. ([giglio-bradylist.com](https://giglio-bradylist.com/alabama/coosa-county-sheriffs-office?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Ricky Lovell Owens](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/ricky-lovell-owens/)
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In March 2003, Deputy Davis, along with another deputy, entered Lewis Earl Cain’s property without a warrant, searched vehicles, and arrested Cain, resulting in injuries. Cain filed a lawsuit alleging false imprisonment, assault and battery, and civil-rights violations. The Alabama Supreme Court ultimately granted Davis’s petition for a writ of mandamus, directing the circuit court […]
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In 2017, inmate Christopher James was assaulted by another inmate, leading to serious injuries. A lawsuit claimed that jail officers failed to implement effective disciplinary measures and did not segregate violent inmates, contributing to a pattern of excessive inmate violence. The court found genuine disputes of material fact regarding the officers’ response to the risk […]
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In 2016, inmate Christopher Ogletree was assaulted by another inmate, resulting in a broken jaw. A lawsuit alleged that jail officers failed to implement adequate disciplinary measures and did not segregate violent inmates, contributing to a pattern of excessive inmate violence. The court found genuine disputes of material fact regarding the officers’ response to the […]
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In 2015, under Sheriff Williamson’s leadership, Deputy Collier conducted a warrantless search of a property, leading to a federal indictment that was later dismissed due to Fourth Amendment violations. Additionally, in 2020, a lawsuit was filed against Sheriff Williamson alleging false arrest and imprisonment resulting from an inaccurate NCIC check, leading to an 18-day detention […]
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In 2020, a lawsuit was filed alleging that unnamed deputies conducted an inaccurate NCIC check, leading to the false arrest and 18-day detention of an individual. The court dismissed the state-law claims against the deputies, citing state-law immunity. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unnamed Deputies](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unnamed-deputies/)
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In November 2015, Deputy Collier conducted a warrantless search of a property known as ‘The Pig,’ where he observed firearms. This led to a federal indictment of the property owner for being a felon in possession of a firearm. However, the court later suppressed the evidence obtained from Collier’s search, ruling it violated the Fourth […]
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In April 2017, Pam Freeman was named in a lawsuit by inmate Kyle Wallace, who alleged that his cell was flooded with contaminated water and that Freeman failed to address the unsanitary conditions. Wallace claimed this led to illness and filed a lawsuit alleging deliberate indifference to his health and safety. The case, Wallace v. […]
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In 2007, Officer Hudson was named in a lawsuit by inmate Anthony Richards, who alleged that Hudson failed to protect him from injury during an incident at the Coffee County Jail. Richards claimed that Hudson’s actions constituted deliberate indifference to his safety. The case, Richards v. Coffee County Sheriff Department, was filed in 2007 and […]
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In May 2019, Deputy Sharpe was accused of excessive force during the arrest of Wesley Pryor. Allegations include kneeing Pryor in the back, pulling him up by his arms while handcuffed, and ignoring his pleas when his toe was caught in the patrol car door. Pryor filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force and failure to […]
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In April 2017, Lieutenant Gentry was implicated in an incident where inmate Kyle Wallace’s cell was flooded with contaminated water from another inmate’s cell. Wallace alleged that Gentry failed to address the unsanitary conditions for approximately 78 hours, leading to illness. Wallace filed a lawsuit alleging deliberate indifference to his health and safety. The case, […]
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In May 2019, Sergeant Foster was involved in an incident where he allegedly used excessive force against Wesley Pryor. Foster reportedly twisted Pryor’s left arm, causing muscle and rotator cuff injuries, and kneeled on his neck multiple times despite Pryor’s protests about a prior neck surgery. Pryor filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force and failure […]