In June 2016, Sheriff Milton Anthony was arrested for soliciting sexual favors from an employee in exchange for hiring her husband. He pleaded guilty to felony bribery on November 7, 2016, was sentenced to probation, and was prohibited from working in Oklahoma law enforcement. ([normantranscript.com](https://www.normantranscript.com/news/oklahoma/sheriffs-office-scandals-leave-residents-in-lurch/article_83a6f5dc-d163-555e-8640-0634bfa1549b.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Milton Anthony](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/milton-anthony/)
On March 3, 2018, Deputy David Jones, along with Officer Hensley, conducted a welfare check at a residence. They arrived without activating police sirens or lights and did not announce their presence. The resident, believing them to be intruders, answered the door armed. Without warning, Officer Hensley fired three shots, severely wounding the resident. Deputy […]
Sheriff named as a defendant in multiple lawsuits alleging a pattern of sexual misconduct and improper behavior within the sheriff’s office. Accused of failing to implement proper safety mechanisms and policies to prevent sexual assaults by deputies during inmate transport. Lawsuits filed in May 2024 claim that West’s practices resulted in assaults on female inmates […]
Major accused in 2021 of using a seized computer from a child pornography suspect for department use and accessing a suspect’s personal accounts without authorization. Allegations reported by forensic investigator Chelsea Adkins and Lt. Marty Burns, who were both fired in August 2021 after raising concerns. Both filed wrongful termination lawsuits in April 2022, claiming […]
Deputy fired in March 2024 for gross misconduct after allegedly admitting to sexually assaulting a female inmate in March and August 2023. Charged in August 2024 with sexual battery in Canadian County District Court. Previously disciplined in fall 2023 for making a sexual innuendo to inmates, resulting in a suspension and mandatory sexual harassment training. […]
Former deputy accused of sexually assaulting two female inmates during transport in September 2021 and April 2022. Resigned amid allegations and was arrested in May 2022. Charged in November 2022 with sexual battery, forcible sodomy, rape by instrumentation, and pattern of criminal offenses across six counties. A civil lawsuit filed in May 2024 lists Loman, […]
Deputy accused of sexually assaulting a female inmate during transport in July 2023. Fired after an OSBI investigation and subsequently charged with second-degree rape in Chickasaw Nation District Court and aggravated sexual abuse in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. A civil lawsuit filed in May 2024 includes allegations against Hunter, […]
In early 2023, a detention officer at the Caddo County Jail was fired for allegedly engaging in a romantic relationship with inmate Alysia Adams, who was charged with the murder of 4-year-old Athena Brownfield. Other detention officers reported their suspicions, leading to the officer’s immediate termination. Under Oklahoma law, any sexual contact between staff and […]
In 1994, Deputy Stacy Burns, a reserve deputy with the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office, was involved in an incident where he used excessive force during the arrest of Jill Brown. Burns, who had no prior law enforcement training and a history of misdemeanors, including assault and battery, was hired by Sheriff B.J. Moore, his uncle. […]
In 1998, Sheriff Harvey Burkhalter was involved in an embezzlement scandal, accused of misappropriating county funds for personal use during his tenure. This led to legal consequences, including charges related to embezzlement, highlighting concerns about financial mismanagement within the department. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Harvey Burkhalter](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/harvey-burkhalter/)
In May 2013, Sheriff Scott Jay allegedly orchestrated the false arrest, strip search, and confinement of former police chief Jarrod Hinkle without a warrant, accusing him of conspiracy and theft related to a trailer. The charges were later dismissed due to lack of evidence. Hinkle filed a lawsuit claiming violations of his constitutional rights, including […]
Former Sheriff Gary McCool was named in a lawsuit alleging deliberate indifference to an inmate’s medical needs during incarceration from April 5, 2011, to September 1, 2011. The plaintiff claimed that McCool failed to ensure proper training in medication handling and did not provide adequate medical staff and equipment, resulting in the withholding of necessary […]
In November 2017, former Adair County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert McClure was involved in a traffic stop that led to the arrest of a suspect. In October 2018, McClure, along with two Stilwell police officers, was charged with misdemeanor assault and battery for allegedly assaulting the suspect during the arrest. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation […]
In 2007, Deputy John Holland conducted a search of the Warner property for missing children. During the search, Holland and David Warner engaged in a heated discussion about the propriety of Julie Warner’s presence on the property. The court found that Holland did not exceed the scope of consent for the search. ## Officer Forum […]