Create And Track Police Department History
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Former director of the department, accused of using racial epithets, making inappropriate remarks, and fostering an unprofessional atmosphere. Allegedly referenced the film ‘Django Unchained’ when discussing a recording of a Black youth offender being restrained by officers in 2018, stating, ‘We call that Django Unchained over here.’ Also accused of using the term ‘Polack’ to […]
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Arrested for driving under the influence. Resigned from the Department of Juvenile Justice Services in lieu of being disciplined. Specific dates and further details are not provided in the available sources. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sherry Sovereign](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sherry-sovereign/)
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Allegedly committed abuse of power, used excessive force, threatened detained children, used profanity towards coworkers, and falsified paperwork. Specific incidents and dates are not detailed in the available sources. Disciplinary actions, if any, are not specified. ## Officer Forum Links: – [James Webb](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/james-webb/)
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In 2021, Officer Robert Hanks was involved in an incident where an inmate, O’Neal Payne, was dragged across the jail floor by a rope attached to his handcuffed wrists. The incident led to a lawsuit alleging excessive force and inhumane treatment. Hanks was placed on leave during the investigation but was later reinstated without charges. […]
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In May 2017, Officer Kenneth Lopera used a stun gun seven times and applied an unauthorized chokehold on Tashii S. Brown, an unarmed man, during a foot chase through The Venetian casino. Brown died following the incident. Lopera was placed on paid leave pending investigations into his actions. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Kenneth […]
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In December 2024, a federal jury found that Detective Thomas Thowsen fabricated evidence during the investigation of Kristin Lobato, who was wrongfully convicted in 2001 for a murder she did not commit. The jury awarded Lobato over $34 million in damages, citing the detectives’ misconduct and intentional infliction of emotional distress. ## Officer Forum Links: […]
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In December 2024, a federal jury determined that Detective James LaRochelle fabricated evidence in the case of Kristin Lobato, leading to her wrongful conviction for a 2001 murder. Lobato was exonerated after serving nearly 16 years in prison. The jury awarded her over $34 million in damages due to the detectives’ misconduct. ## Officer Forum […]
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In May 2017, Officer Kenneth Lopera used a stun gun seven times and applied an unauthorized chokehold on Tashii S. Brown, an unarmed man, during a foot chase through The Venetian casino. Brown died following the incident. Lopera was placed on paid leave pending investigations into his actions. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Kenneth […]
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it does not provide specific data on individual officer misconduct. ([policescorecard.org](https://policescorecard.org/nh/sheriff/sullivan-county?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [non-violent offenses from 2013 to 2021. However](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/non-violent-offenses-from-2013-to-2021-however/)
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booked into the Sullivan County Detention Center in March 2020 ## Officer Forum Links: – [which involves allegations against the office itself rather than individual officers. The plaintiff](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/which-involves-allegations-against-the-office-itself-rather-than-individual-officers-the-plaintiff/)
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disciplinary actions ## Officer Forum Links: – [publicly available information detailing individual officers from the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office in New Hampshire who have been involved in misconduct](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/publicly-available-information-detailing-individual-officers-from-the-sullivan-county-sheriffs-office-in-new-hampshire-who-have-been-involved-in-misconduct/)
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Former jail guard Patrick Schaeffer was indicted in October 2023 on multiple counts of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault and Felonious Sexual Assault. He is accused of sexually assaulting female inmates at the Strafford County House of Corrections during 2019 and 2020. The assaults allegedly occurred in the jail’s laundry room and involved coercion and threats. […]
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In August 2023, Sheriff Mark Brave was charged with eight felonies, including theft, perjury, and falsifying evidence, for allegedly stealing $19,000 in county funds. He is accused of using county money for personal expenses such as hotel stays, dinners, and trips with romantic partners. Following these charges, Brave took administrative leave from his position. ## […]