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In 2021, Deputy Elkins was involved in an incident where excessive force was allegedly used during the arrest of Mr. Reynolds. Elkins, as a supervisor, was accused of failing to intervene while a compliant and non-threatening Reynolds was tased and pinned to the ground. The court found sufficient grounds to proceed with the claims against […]
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In 2021, Deputy Woodall was accused of using excessive force during the arrest of Mr. Reynolds. Despite Reynolds being compliant and non-threatening, Woodall allegedly continued to tase him while other deputies pinned him to the ground. The court determined that the allegations were sufficient to proceed with the excessive force claim against Woodall. ## Officer […]
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In 2021, Sheriff Matthew Wade was sued by Lieutenant Chames for alleged race and gender discrimination, unequal pay, and retaliation. Chames claimed that Wade paid her less than other lieutenants and retaliated against her by asking her to waive her civil service rights for a small raise. The case was dismissed in 2023 due to […]
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In July 1996, Chief Deputy Phillip Hartley was involved in the mishandling of inmate Leroy Owens’ medical care. After Owens was severely assaulted by fellow inmates, Hartley retrieved him from the hospital and, instead of following medical instructions for post-care, released Owens on his own recognizance and abandoned him near a motel without shoes or […]
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In May 2017, Sheriff Raymond Rogers was sued by former jailer Dorothy Thomas for allegedly making inappropriate sexual comments toward her. Thomas filed the federal lawsuit after being terminated in November 2015 over a contraband issue involving a county jail inmate. Rogers declined to comment on the lawsuit based on his attorney’s advice. ## Officer […]
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In July 2016, Deputy Jerry Burns was involved in the death of Anthony Edwards following an altercation. Burns stopped Edwards and a companion, leading to a foot chase. After catching Edwards, Burns allegedly slammed his head to the ground, resulting in a skull fracture and brain bleeding. Edwards later died from his injuries. A wrongful […]
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On March 4, 2018, Deputy Jimmy Ward was involved in a police pursuit that ended with the shooting of Ricky Duncan. Duncan alleged that upon exiting his vehicle with his hands up and a gun in the air, Deputy Ward, without giving any verbal commands or warnings, began shooting, striking Duncan multiple times. Duncan filed […]
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In 2016, Sheriff Mack was named in a lawsuit by Brent Jacoby, a pretrial detainee, alleging violations of substantive and procedural due process rights. Jacoby claimed he was confined in unsanitary and overcrowded conditions and was denied a fair disciplinary hearing. The court granted summary judgment in favor of Sheriff Mack, dismissing the claims. ## […]
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In 2017, inmate Capote was assaulted by fellow inmates in the Colbert County Jail. The incident highlighted the jail’s inadequate staffing, monitoring, and disciplinary measures. A lawsuit was filed alleging that the department’s failure to address these issues contributed to a dangerous environment for inmates.
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In 2019, Jamie Johnson was wrongfully arrested and detained for 18 days due to a mistaken identity based on an inaccurate NCIC check. During his detention, Johnson was placed in the ‘drunk tank,’ stripped naked, and denied proper food and clothing. He filed a lawsuit against the department, alleging violations of his Fourth and Eighth […]
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In November 2015, Deputy Collier conducted warrantless inspections of ‘The Pig,’ a business owned by Fuqua, where he observed firearms. These inspections led to a search warrant and Fuqua’s arrest for firearm possession. However, the court suppressed the evidence, ruling Collier’s searches violated the Fourth Amendment. Fuqua subsequently filed a lawsuit against Collier and others […]
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In 2015, under Sheriff Williamson’s leadership, Deputy Collier conducted warrantless searches of ‘The Pig,’ leading to the suppression of evidence and dismissal of charges against the owner, Fuqua. Fuqua then sued Williamson and others, alleging violations of his Fourth Amendment rights and false imprisonment.
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In 2016, Christopher Ogletree was incarcerated in the Colbert County Jail, where he was assaulted by fellow inmate James Gadbaw, resulting in a broken jaw. Ogletree alleged that jail staff failed to protect him from known risks of inmate violence and did not implement adequate safety measures, leading to a lawsuit against the department for […]
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In 2007, Officer Hudson was involved in an incident where inmate Anthony Richards alleged failure to protect after suffering injuries in a jail accident. Richards claimed that Hudson’s actions demonstrated deliberate indifference to his safety. The court, however, found no evidence of deliberate indifference or reckless disregard by Hudson.