Sheriff Gerald Antinoro has faced multiple allegations of misconduct during his tenure. In 2015, former Chief Deputy Melanie Keener accused him of sexual harassment, alleging he sent sexually suggestive text messages and shared explicit details of his sex life during a work trip. Keener filed a lawsuit in 2017, which was settled in 2018 for […]
83% of all arrests during that period were for low-level ## Officer Forum Links: – [the Pershing County Sheriff's Department had one reported killing by police from 2013 to 2021. Additionally](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/the-pershing-county-sheriffs-department-had-one-reported-killing-by-police-from-2013-to-2021-additionally/)
Captain David Boruchowitz has been involved in multiple controversies, including a 2015 FBI investigation into allegations of inappropriate relationships with criminals. The investigation resulted in a 10-hour suspension for having an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a probationer. Additionally, Boruchowitz was implicated in a case where he showed sex tapes involving a defendant, leading to a civil […]
In 2017, Deputy Scott Gentry, along with other officers, allowed an impaired driver, Kenneth Kennedy, to continue driving despite clear signs of intoxication. This decision led to a fatal head-on collision that killed three people. Gentry suggested to a fellow officer to refrain from taking official action against Kennedy to avoid paperwork, demonstrating a disregard […]
In 2017, Deputy Joshua Fischer, along with other officers, permitted an impaired driver, Kenneth Kennedy, to continue driving despite clear signs of intoxication. This decision resulted in a fatal head-on collision that killed three people. Fischer, aware of Kennedy’s impairment, failed to take necessary action to prevent him from driving, leading to allegations of deliberate […]
In 2017, Deputy Brian Nelson, along with other officers, permitted an impaired driver, Kenneth Kennedy, to continue driving despite clear signs of intoxication. This decision resulted in a fatal head-on collision that killed three people. Nelson was aware of Kennedy’s impairment and, along with others, failed to prevent him from driving, leading to allegations of […]
In 2017, Lt. Alan Schrimpf, along with other officers, allowed an impaired driver, Kenneth Kennedy, to continue driving despite clear signs of intoxication. This decision led to a fatal head-on collision that killed three people. Schrimpf was aware of Kennedy’s intoxication and intent to consume more drugs, yet explicitly told Kennedy he could continue using […]
Chief Deputy Patrick J. O’Brien was involved in disciplinary actions against Deputy Sergeant Ken Jones in 2005. O’Brien issued a formal letter of reprimand to Jones for alleged insubordination when Jones bypassed the chain of command. This action was part of a series of events that Jones claimed were retaliatory, leading to his resignation and […]
Chief Deputy Patrick J. O’Brien was involved in disciplinary actions against Deputy Sergeant Ken Jones in 2005. O’Brien issued a formal letter of reprimand to Jones for alleged insubordination when Jones bypassed the chain of command. This action was part of a series of events that Jones claimed were retaliatory, leading to his resignation and […]
Sheriff Tom Sullivan was named in a lawsuit by former Deputy Sergeant Ken Jones, who alleged that Sullivan, along with other department officials, engaged in retaliatory actions against him for his political activities. The lawsuit claimed that Sullivan’s administration created a hostile work environment, leading to Jones’ constructive discharge. These allegations brought attention to the […]
Sheriff R.E. Virden was implicated in a lawsuit filed by former Deputy Sergeant Ken Jones, who alleged that Virden retaliated against him for exercising his First Amendment rights by running against Virden in the sheriff’s election. The lawsuit claimed that Virden engaged in a pattern of harassment and unfair treatment, including issuing multiple formal reprimands […]
In 2005, Deputy Sergeant Ken Jones faced allegations of insubordination for bypassing his chain of command and contacting the County Manager directly regarding a subordinate’s leave request. He received a formal letter of reprimand on March 31, 2005, which was placed in his personnel file. Additionally, in June 2005, Jones was questioned for not interviewing […]
Former Sheriff Michael G. Kranovich was arrested in June 2004 on state charges of theft and misappropriation of property, including misuse of county credit cards and funds during his tenure. Previously, in October 2002, he was convicted of embezzling federal anti-drug money, sentenced to 18 months in federal prison, and three years probation. ([nnbw.com](https://www.nnbw.com/news/2004/jun/09/former-lander-county-sheriff-arrested-once-again/?utm_source=openai)) ## […]
On May 4, 2021, Deputy Sheriff Brian Angiano, alongside Undersheriff William ‘Bill’ Ferguson, stopped Bryce Rosemore after receiving a report of unusual behavior. Rosemore refused a field sobriety test due to his disabilities and was arrested. Angiano and Ferguson secured a search warrant and forcibly drew Rosemore’s blood. The toxicology report, returned twelve weeks later, […]
