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Deputy Constable was involved in the 2005 theft of county property alongside Undersheriff John Larson and fellow deputies. The stolen property was relocated to the Seneca County Army Depot. Following a suspicious fire at the Depot in February 2006 that destroyed evidence, Constable was among four deputies criminally charged in relation to the theft. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/deal-v-seneca-cnty?utm_source=openai)) […]
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Deputy Josh Zona participated in the 2005 theft of county property with Undersheriff John Larson and other deputies. The stolen items were stored at the Seneca County Army Depot. After a suspicious fire at the Depot in February 2006 destroyed evidence, Zona was one of four deputies criminally charged for their involvement in the theft. […]
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Deputy Scott Buck was implicated in the 2005 theft of county property alongside Undersheriff John Larson and other deputies. The stolen property was moved to the Seneca County Army Depot. Following a suspicious fire at the Depot in February 2006, which destroyed evidence, Buck was among four deputies criminally charged in connection with the theft. […]
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John Larson, a former Undersheriff, was involved in the theft of county property in 2005. Along with deputies Constable, Josh Zona, and Scott Buck, Larson transferred stolen property to the Seneca County Army Depot. In February 2006, a suspicious fire occurred at the Depot, destroying evidence related to the theft. Larson was arrested and pled […]
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Former Sheriff Leo Connolly was convicted in August 2008 of two misdemeanor counts of Official Misconduct. The convictions were related to various alleged acts of corruption within the department. Connolly was prosecuted by R. Michael Tantillo, District Attorney of Ontario County, who was appointed as Special Prosecutor due to potential conflicts of interest within the […]
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In 2023, Officer Keller faced allegations of excessive force in a lawsuit filed by an inmate at the Schoharie County Jail. The inmate alleged that Keller’s actions during an incident resulted in physical harm. The court determined that the claims against Keller were substantial enough to warrant a response, allowing the case to move forward. […]
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In 2023, Officer Johnson was named in a lawsuit alleging excessive force against an inmate at the Schoharie County Jail. The plaintiff claimed that Johnson used unnecessary physical force during an incident, leading to injuries. The court found the allegations sufficient to proceed with the excessive force claims against Johnson. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/new-york/nyndce/9%3A2023cv00420/137865/14/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: […]
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On August 2024, off-duty corrections officer Timothy J. Feldman, 22, attempted to enter The Sound Bar in Saratoga Springs while carrying a semiautomatic pistol without serial numbers, commonly referred to as a ‘ghost gun.’ He did not possess a New York State pistol permit and had two 15-round magazines. Feldman identified himself as a corrections […]
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Between October 2014 and May 2015, Officer Massaro allegedly raped a female inmate inside a supply closet at the Schenectady County Jail. In 2017, he was suspended without pay for 90 days and placed on three years of probation after initiating sexually inappropriate conversations with a female colleague. He was later terminated from his position. […]
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In November 2020, Sergeant Bruce failed to intervene during the assault of detainee John Mannarino by Officer Eugene Sellie at the Schenectady County Jail. Bruce was charged with two misdemeanor counts of official misconduct and was terminated from his position following the incident. The county settled a federal lawsuit with Mannarino for $562,500. ## Officer […]
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In November 2020, Officer Sellie assaulted detainee John Mannarino in an unsupervised room at the Schenectady County Jail, resulting in Mannarino suffering six broken ribs, a broken collarbone, and a collapsed lung. Sellie was indicted on two counts of felony assault and one count of official misconduct. He was terminated from his position following the […]
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In February 2024, Sgt. Tom Moldenhouer filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against Sheriff Michael Zurlo and Saratoga County. Moldenhouer alleges that the Sheriff’s Office refused to accommodate his post-traumatic stress disorder and epilepsy, conditions he claims were caused by his work in law enforcement. Despite being cleared for desk duty since December 2021, Moldenhouer has […]
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In June 2022, Deputy Paul Pecor was involved in an incident where excessive force was allegedly used against Ryan Morrison in Halfmoon. Morrison claims that Pecor forcefully stomped on his left foot and ankle, causing substantial pain and injury. A lawsuit filed in February 2023 alleges that Pecor’s actions were part of a pattern of […]