Create And Track Police Department History
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Sheriff Bart Heslington has been named in civil rights lawsuits alleging misconduct. In July 2023, Richard Morris filed a lawsuit against Bear Lake County, the Sheriff’s Department, and several officers, including Heslington, under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, claiming violations of civil rights. The case is ongoing as of March 2025. Specific details of the alleged […]
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Deputy Sheriff Matt Kunz has been named in multiple civil rights lawsuits alleging misconduct. In July 2023, Richard Morris filed a lawsuit against Bear Lake County, the Sheriff’s Department, and several officers, including Kunz, under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, claiming violations of civil rights. The case is ongoing as of March 2025. In November 2024, […]
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Deputy Ifereimi Tabakece was involved in the 2014 incident where inmate Van Orden committed suicide in his cell. Tabakece admitted to violating jail policy by not ensuring Van Orden complied with commands regarding cell window obstructions. The lawsuit alleged that Tabakece’s negligence contributed to the inmate’s death, highlighting issues in inmate supervision and policy adherence […]
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Corporal Shannon Bloxham was involved in the 2014 incident where inmate Van Orden committed suicide. Bloxham characterized her duties as ‘adult babysitting’ and admitted to lapses in monitoring inmates’ mental health. The lawsuit alleged that Bloxham’s inadequate supervision and failure to locate lifesaving equipment contributed to the inmate’s death, underscoring deficiencies in the department’s handling […]
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Deputy M.D. Hart was involved in the 2007 arrest and transportation of Christensen, who was wrongfully charged with firearm possession and possession of sexually exploitative material. The charges were dismissed due to lack of probable cause. Christensen filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution, implicating Hart in the wrongful arrest and subsequent legal […]
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In April 2007, Detective Armstrong arrested Christensen based on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of sexually exploitative material. The charges were later dismissed due to a lack of probable cause, as Christensen’s prior conviction did not prohibit firearm ownership. Christensen filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution, claiming Armstrong […]
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In January 2010, Deputy Sheriff Jacob Michaelson, serving as a field training officer, repeatedly struck trainee Taysom’s knee using the common peroneal strike technique without legitimate training objectives. These actions caused Taysom significant knee pain, leading to her inability to complete required physical tests and ultimately resulting in her termination. Michaelson admitted to using the […]
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Deputy Cody Roland was one of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of rancher Jack Yantis on November 1, 2015. Prior to joining the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Roland had been counseled in 2007 for his attitude during a traffic stop while working for the Valley County Sheriff’s Office and was placed on a […]
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Deputy Brian Wood was involved in the fatal shooting of rancher Jack Yantis on November 1, 2015. Prior to this incident, Wood had been terminated from the McCall Police Department in 2011 for poaching. Despite this, he was hired by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office in 2013. The shooting led to an eight-month investigation by […]
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In January 2023, Sgt. Brian Keen, in plain clothes, confronted 70-year-old Mick Heikkola outside the Kuna Police Department after Heikkola looked into police vehicles. Keen aggressively questioned Heikkola without identifying himself as law enforcement. This led to Heikkola’s wrongful arrest and a subsequent $250,000 settlement against Ada County. The incident prompted the Sheriff’s Office to […]
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In September 2010, Officer Aaron Lewis of the Carson City Alternative Sentencing Department was accused of falsely imprisoning a female charge and coercing her into exposing her body under threat of arrest. The lawsuit alleged that Lewis conducted a purported drug test late at night, claimed the results were positive, and used this as leverage […]
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Deputy Lubbe was involved in a 1992 incident where he failed to arrest an intoxicated driver, Anderson, who subsequently caused a fatal accident resulting in the death of Mark Coty and injuries to Alexander Blincoe. Lubbe’s actions were found to be in violation of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department’s procedures, which mandate the arrest of […]
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Former Sergeant Dennis Carry was convicted of multiple felonies, including bigamy, forgery, and offering false evidence. Between May 2018 and March 2019, Carry was married to two women simultaneously, forging a counterfeit divorce decree to conceal his bigamy. He unlawfully entered the Washoe County Courthouse and Sheriff’s Office to alter marriage documents. In December 2023, […]
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In January 2023, Sergeant Ashby allegedly reached across dispatch operator Shannel Head’s desk and unfastened her blouse further upon noticing that one of the buttons had accidentally unfastened. This incident contributed to Head’s resignation in February 2023 due to the toxic and hostile work environment. ([reviewjournal.com](https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/federal-lawsuit-alleges-sexual-harassment-dehumanizing-treatment-in-nevada-sheriffs-office-2986611/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sergeant Rick Ashby](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sergeant-rick-ashby/)
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In January 2023, Captain Swetich allegedly grabbed dispatch operator Shannel Head and kissed her forehead three times, then attempted to kiss her on the lips, which she resisted. Following her resignation in February 2023 due to the hostile work environment, Swetich reportedly continued to call her repeatedly, leading her to change her phone number to […]