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On May 4, 2021, Undersheriff William ‘Bill’ Ferguson, along with Deputy Sheriff Brian Angiano, conducted a traffic stop on Bryce Rosemore following a report of erratic behavior. Rosemore declined a field sobriety test, citing disabilities, and was subsequently arrested. Ferguson and Angiano obtained a search warrant and forcefully drew Rosemore’s blood. The toxicology results, received […]
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In 2013, Deputy Lee Dove conducted traffic stops on Interstate 80 near Winnemucca, Nevada, where he seized large sums of cash from motorists without filing charges. On September 23, 2013, Dove stopped Tan Nguyen for driving 78 mph in a 75 mph zone and confiscated $50,000 in cash, alleging suspicion of illegal activity despite finding […]
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Sheriff Jesse Watts, on multiple occasions, released the name of a victim of sexual assault while accusing young men who did not commit the alleged assault. This incident occurred on January 26, 2024, and is documented in Public Complaint No. 1726525627 – 478706823. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Jesse Watts](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/jesse-watts/)
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Officer Brian K Van Devanter is listed on the Brady List for the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office, indicating documented issues of police misconduct. Specific details regarding the nature of the misconduct are not provided in the available sources. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Brian K Van Devanter](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/brian-k-van-devanter/)
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In 2007, Nicholas ‘Nick’ Dondero was convicted of battery domestic violence after pleading no contest. He was fined $1,000, served two days of house arrest, completed 48 hours of community service, and underwent counseling. Despite this conviction, Dondero was elected as Esmeralda County Sheriff in November 2022. In October 2023, the Nevada Attorney General’s Office […]
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In 2013, Lieutenant Marvin Morton was named in a lawsuit by former Deputy Cecilia Baldazo, who alleged discrimination and retaliation based on her gender and sexual orientation. The lawsuit detailed instances where Morton initiated internal investigations against Baldazo following personal disputes and delayed her transfer to a patrol position. The court granted summary judgment in […]
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In November 2005, Undersheriff Bill Cunningham was placed on paid administrative leave and resigned a week later after being accused of improperly profiting from the purchase of a county-owned vehicle at a public auction. He pleaded guilty to a felony count of misconduct of a public officer, received a suspended sentence, and was ordered to […]
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In 2022, Deputy Richard Lespade was charged with multiple counts, including sexual assault and battery with intent to commit sexual assault. In August 2022, he was acquitted of two charges, while the jury reached no decision on two other related counts, leading to a mistrial on those charges. As of August 2022, he remained on […]
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In August 2007, Deputy Charlotte Moore was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Although the charges were later dropped due to insufficient probable cause, she was placed on unpaid administrative leave and subsequently resigned. In December 2008, Elko County agreed to pay her a $30,000 settlement after she filed a claim challenging the […]
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In 2010, Undersheriff Frank ‘Rocky’ Gonzalez was placed on administrative leave with pay pending an internal investigation into undisclosed allegations. The nature of the allegations was not made public, and the outcome of the investigation was not reported. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Frank 'Rocky' Gonzalez](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/frank-rocky-gonzalez/)
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Deputy O’Sullivan was present during the strip search of Paul Kaylor at the Douglas County jail in December 2012. Kaylor alleged that the search was unreasonable and violated his constitutional rights. The court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants, indicating that the search was conducted according to policy and did not constitute a […]
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Sergeant Phil Lesquereaux oversaw the strip search of Paul Kaylor at the Douglas County jail in December 2012. Kaylor alleged that the strip search violated his Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights due to its unreasonableness. The court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants on this claim, indicating that the search was conducted according […]
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Deputy Coleman conducted a strip search of Paul Kaylor at the Douglas County jail in December 2012. Kaylor alleged that the search was unreasonable and violated his constitutional rights. The court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants, indicating that the search was conducted according to policy and did not constitute a constitutional violation. […]
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In December 2012, Deputy Kevin Karosich arrested Paul Kaylor, a visiting Pennsylvania police officer, for trespassing at a casino in Stateline, Nevada. Kaylor alleged that Karosich retaliated against him for exercising his right to free speech during the arrest. Additionally, Kaylor claimed that Karosich intentionally interfered with his employment by contacting his employer, leading to […]
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In September 2022, Sheriff Dan Coverley was cited for violating state ethics law by appearing at political campaign events in his sheriff’s uniform, endorsing U.S. Senate candidate Adam Laxalt. The Nevada Ethics Commission determined this was against the law, as it constituted using governmental property to benefit a personal interest. Coverley accepted responsibility, agreed to […]