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In 2017, Captain Dan Soumas was terminated from the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office after raising concerns about the alleged misuse of forfeiture funds. Soumas claimed that the department planned to use $30,000 of seized drug money to hire an individual at the Child Advocacy Center, which he believed violated federal asset forfeiture rules. After reporting […]
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In 2019, former Jerome County Sheriff Douglas McFall was sentenced to three years of probation for misuse of public funds. He pleaded guilty to using a Costco gift certificate intended for the Sheriff’s Office for personal use, amounting to $79. The court dismissed two felony grand theft charges as part of a plea agreement. McFall […]
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In 2014, Sheriff Blair Olsen was sued in federal court by former employee Amanda Lee, alleging sexual discrimination and retaliation after she reported Olsen’s misuse of public funds, including a secret narcotics account. The lawsuit also claimed Olsen enforced a policy requiring female employees to wear skirts weekly, leading to inappropriate comments. Additionally, Olsen was […]
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In 2020, Deputy Jailer Clifton P. Jones was investigated for alleged misconduct, including functioning outside his POST certification. The Idaho Attorney General’s Office declined to pursue criminal charges but referred the case to the Idaho Office of Professional Responsibility. Jones voluntarily surrendered his POST certification on July 9, 2021, admitting to violations of the POST […]
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In May 2021, Deputy McClure was involved in an incident where he used a taser multiple times on John and James Hall during a road rage investigation. The Ada County Sheriff’s Office conducted a review and determined that Deputy McClure failed to comply with Gooding County Sheriff’s Office policy during the incident. Consequently, he was […]
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In 2007, Deputy Hoodman was involved in an incident where he deployed a taser on a suspect, Mr. McMillian, who was allegedly non-compliant during an arrest for leaving the scene of an accident. McMillian claimed excessive force, citing his medical conditions and the use of the taser. The court found Deputy Hoodman’s actions reasonable under […]
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Served as Fremont County Sheriff during the late 1920s and early 1930s. In October 1929, a federal judge sentenced him to three months in jail and a $500 fine for contempt of court after federal prisoners were allowed out at night under his watch. Additionally, an inmate filed a $5,000 lawsuit against Fredrickson, alleging mistreatment […]
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In the case of Brissette v. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the court found overwhelming evidence of deliberate retaliation against plaintiffs Susan Heath and Cynthia Brissette for their complaints about discrimination. The retaliation included hyper-scrutiny of their work, secret investigations, aggressive questioning, inappropriate discipline, and lack of support. Both plaintiffs suffered significant emotional distress and medical […]
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In 2022, Deputy Kyle O’Brien was accused of using excessive force during the arrest of a hearing-impaired individual, Joseph T. Stakey. Stakey alleged that O’Brien’s actions violated his civil rights, leading to a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Idaho. The court allowed Stakey to proceed with his excessive […]
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In 1990, former deputy John Bryant received a settlement of $60,000 for unpaid overtime hours worked during his 11 years with the sheriff’s office. Bryant was fired amid a fish and game violation case involving several county officials. The county had no way to challenge his claims, as the overtime was worked at his discretion. […]
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In 1990, former deputy Gary Geidl received a settlement of $60,000 for unpaid overtime hours worked during his 11 years with the sheriff’s office. Geidl was fired amid a fish and game violation case involving several county officials. The county had no way to challenge his claims, as the overtime was worked at his discretion. […]
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On January 31, 2022, two Clearwater County deputies were involved in the fatal shooting of 48-year-old Michael Trappett, who was reportedly armed with a knife. The family disputed the sheriff’s office’s account, alleging that Trappett had a history of mental illness and was not aggressive towards the officers. The deputies were placed on administrative leave […]
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In July 2018, Deputy Barlow arrested Mr. Baker on charges of false imprisonment and resisting or obstructing an officer. Baker alleged the arrest was unlawful and retaliatory. The charges were later dismissed. A lawsuit was filed against Barlow and others, alleging unlawful arrest, malicious prosecution, and retaliatory arrest. The court granted summary judgment in favor […]
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In July 2018, Officer Russell was involved in the arrest of Mr. Baker, who alleged that Russell used excessive force by pushing down on his head while assisting him into a patrol vehicle, causing serious injury to Baker’s cervical spine. Russell testified he did not recall touching Baker’s head. The charges against Baker were later […]