Category: Audits

Audits

Bill Quick – Putnam County Sheriff’s Department

Written by CBKN76

As a co-lead officer in the 1996 investigation of Josette Wright’s murder, Quick was alleged to have coerced confessions, threatened and manipulated witnesses, fabricated inculpatory evidence, and concealed exculpatory information to secure convictions. These actions contributed to wrongful convictions that were later overturned. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/new-york/nysdce/7%3A2017cv07948/482248/50/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Bill Quick](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/bill-quick/)

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Patrick Castaldo – Putnam County Sheriff’s Department

Written by CBKN76

Involved in the 1996 investigation of Josette Wright’s murder, Castaldo was accused of coercing confessions, threatening and manipulating witnesses, fabricating evidence, and concealing exculpatory information to secure convictions. In 2014, he retired from the department. In February 2015, Castaldo was indicted on a felony charge for failing to disclose his use of force on a […]

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Sergeant Kehoe – Otsego County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

Sergeant Kehoe was involved in a conflict of interest situation where he was responsible for creating work schedules that included his girlfriend, who was also employed at the department. This raised concerns about fairness and propriety in scheduling practices. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sergeant Kehoe](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sergeant-kehoe/)

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Officer Coffin – Otsego County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

Officer Coffin was found to have disobeyed an order, leading to a charge of insubordination. The recommended disciplinary action was the loss of two accrued vacation or holiday leave days. This case was referenced in discussions about inconsistent disciplinary measures within the department. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Coffin](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-coffin/)

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Sgt. Dean Covis – Orleans County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

Between November 2013 and January 2015, Sgt. Dean Covis filed false time sheets indicating he was working for a private security company while simultaneously on duty at the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office. This led to charges of third-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records, both felonies. Covis was placed on administrative leave pending further […]

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Deputy Sheriff John Stalter – Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In 2013, Deputy Sheriff John Stalter was charged with misconduct for failing to follow direct orders, including maintaining contact with a fellow officer against explicit instructions. He was suspended without pay for 120 days and agreed to a ‘Last Chance Agreement’ stipulating termination for similar future conduct. In 2014, after a vehicle collision deemed reckless, […]

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Deputy Storer – Ontario County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In 2003, Deputy Storer was involved in an arrest where excessive force was alleged, including deploying a distraction device and breaking vehicle windows, resulting in injuries to the suspect. The incident led to a lawsuit alleging violations of constitutional rights. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Storer](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-storer/)

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