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In 2014, Correction Officer Jeffrey A. Thompson was suspended for 45 days without pay for attending a social event hosted by the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. The department determined that his attendance brought disrepute to the Sheriff’s Office and violated departmental rules regarding conduct unbecoming of an officer and consorting with persons of ill repute. […]
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In November 2023, a $20 million lawsuit was filed alleging that a female inmate at the Jefferson County Jail was sexually abused by a male correctional officer in 2015. The lawsuit claims the officer fondled the inmate’s breasts and forcibly kissed her in her cell. The county denies the allegations, stating the officer resigned in […]
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On July 18, 2021, Deputy Loomis pulled over 83-year-old EMS volunteer Kuiken while he was en route to a medical emergency, delaying his response. Loomis issued traffic tickets based on a prior false report by another individual. Kuiken’s complaints to Sheriff Abrams were dismissed without investigation. The charges were later reduced to parking violations. Kuiken […]
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In 2012, Correction Officer Dunn was arrested for engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with female inmates while on duty. He was charged with third-degree sexual conduct, second-degree sexual abuse, official misconduct, and second-degree coercion. Dunn was suspended pending termination. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Earnest Dunn](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/earnest-dunn/)
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In 2012, Correction Officer Schermerhorn was arrested for engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with female inmates while on duty. He was charged with three counts of second-degree sexual abuse and three counts of official misconduct. Schermerhorn was immediately terminated from his position. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Donald Schermerhorn](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/donald-schermerhorn/)
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In 2016, Deputy Joe Feml attended a party where underage drinking occurred. Although he did not provide alcohol, he failed to intervene, violating departmental policies. As a result, he was disciplined by being docked vacation time. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Joe Feml](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/joe-feml/)
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In 2016, while serving as a deputy, Braden pleaded guilty to official misconduct after presenting an altered police report to a pharmacy to obtain Oxycodone. He resigned from the Sheriff’s Office and was dismissed by the Cairo Police Department. Despite this, he was later hired by the Menands Police Department and promoted to full-time detective […]
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In December 2010, Deputy Sheriff Pritchard was involved in an incident where an inmate alleged excessive force was used during a confrontation. The inmate sustained injuries requiring medical attention and filed a lawsuit alleging violations of constitutional rights. The case raised questions about the department’s training and supervision practices. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy […]
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In December 2010, Deputy Sheriff Mangrum was involved in an incident where an inmate alleged excessive force was used during a confrontation. The inmate sustained injuries requiring medical attention and filed a lawsuit alleging violations of constitutional rights. The case highlighted concerns about the adequacy of training and supervision within the department. ## Officer Forum […]
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Deputy Sheriff Nuckolls has faced multiple lawsuits alleging excessive use of force. In December 2010, he was implicated in an incident where an inmate claimed that deputies used excessive force during a confrontation, resulting in injuries. The inmate filed a lawsuit alleging violations of constitutional rights. The case brought attention to the department’s training and […]
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Deputy Sheriff Szemites has been the subject of approximately twenty complaints regarding use of force and treatment of inmates at the jail. In December 2010, he was involved in an incident where an inmate alleged excessive force was used during a confrontation. The inmate sustained injuries requiring medical attention and filed a lawsuit alleging violations […]
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In December 2010, Deputy Sheriff Winston was involved in an incident where he allegedly used excessive force against an inmate, resulting in injuries that required medical attention. The incident was captured on video, showing the deputy pushing the inmate against a wall and striking him. The inmate filed a lawsuit alleging excessive use of force […]
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In November 2021, Officer Mathew Smith, along with two other correctional officers, was involved in an incident where they held down an inmate and shaved off part of his eyebrow. This act led to charges of second-degree unlawful imprisonment and second-degree harassment. Smith was placed on administrative leave pending further investigation and legal proceedings. ## […]
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In November 2021, Officer Stephen Swart, along with two other correctional officers, was involved in an incident where they held down an inmate and shaved off part of his eyebrow. This act led to charges of second-degree unlawful imprisonment and second-degree harassment. Swart was placed on administrative leave pending further investigation and legal proceedings. ## […]