A deputy had a complaint filed against him by a woman who says he had sex with her while he was on duty. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unidentified Deputy](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unidentified-deputy/)
Deputy Carlton Shaw was terminated in December 2004 for insubordination after failing to seek medical attention as ordered following a work-related injury. Shaw filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination, but the court found in favor of the Sheriff’s Office, citing documented performance issues and failure to follow directives. ## Officer Forum Links: […]
A deputy was arrested for criminal domestic violence and not formally disciplined. He was accused of assaulting his wife previously and was put on six months probation for a ‘blatant attempt to mislead his supervisor.’ ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unidentified Deputy](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unidentified-deputy/)
In 2013, Deputy George Rioux resigned from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office after falsifying a sworn statement by signing another officer’s name without consent. He later faced allegations of making unwanted sexual advances toward an acquaintance in his patrol car while employed at the Port Royal Police Department in December 2014. ## Officer Forum Links: […]
In August 2017, Deputy Selena Nelson was terminated following an internal investigation into a citizen’s complaint alleging misconduct during an off-duty incident at a Bluffton store. The investigation concluded that Nelson was untruthful during the inquiry, leading to her dismissal. Nelson filed a federal lawsuit in November 2018, claiming racial and sexual orientation discrimination in […]
Between March 2020 and July 2021, Deputy Ian Seaborne Warren engaged in multiple incidents of domestic violence against his pregnant girlfriend. He threatened to kill her and her family, pulled her off the bed onto the floor by her legs, and repeatedly pushed, pulled, and shoved her during arguments. These actions led to his arrest […]
In 2022, multiple deputies were implicated in the mistreatment of inmate Alan Ronald Thibodeau, who suffered from schizophrenia and diabetes. Thibodeau was allegedly subjected to excessive force, including the use of stun guns and chemical munitions, while in custody. He was also denied necessary medical care, leading to severe malnutrition and his death on July […]
On March 15, 2019, Officer Jackson allegedly used excessive force against inmate Tieresias Ephram, a mentally ill individual arrested for shoplifting. Jackson reportedly threw the handcuffed and restrained Ephram headfirst into a window and cell door, causing a head injury that required emergency medical care. Jackson was charged with misconduct in office, and a lawsuit […]
In January 2016, Officer Scott Hill obtained an arrest warrant for Willie Ray McDonald based on a DNA match from blood found at a burglary scene. However, Hill failed to inform the magistrate of exculpatory evidence, including that the suspect was described as a white male, while McDonald is African American. This omission led to […]
In October 2021, an Anderson County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on motorcyclist Robert Allen Maness. During the stop, Maness allegedly pulled out a gun and fired at deputies, who returned fire, resulting in Maness’s death. The incident led to a wrongful death lawsuit, which was settled in November 2024 for $50,000. The […]
On an unspecified date, Deputy McKinney was involved in a high-speed pursuit that resulted in a collision causing severe injuries to Janel Harkness. McKinney was found to be traveling at least 83 miles per hour in a 45 mile-per-hour zone when he lost control of his vehicle and struck Harkness’s sedan nearly head-on. An accident […]
In October 2020, while serving as a detention officer, Saxton performed a ‘leg sweep’ maneuver on inmate Robert Dale Robertson, who was handcuffed at the time. This action caused Robertson to fall, resulting in a cervical spine fracture that led to his death on October 24, 2020. Saxton was subsequently charged with involuntary manslaughter and […]
In October 2020, while serving as a detention officer, Wilson performed a ‘leg sweep’ maneuver on inmate Robert Dale Robertson, who was handcuffed at the time. This action caused Robertson to fall, resulting in a cervical spine fracture that led to his death on October 24, 2020. Wilson was subsequently charged with involuntary manslaughter and […]
On August 9, 2020, detention center officer Rodney Robinson Jr., along with two other officers, allegedly assaulted inmate Clifford Bryan Beaudin Jr. at the Aiken County Detention Center. The officers reportedly struck Beaudin multiple times with closed fists and used a weapon to deliver electric shocks while he was not resisting. An internal investigation led […]
