Create And Track Police Department History
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Deputy Sheriff Jay A. MacKenzie was terminated in 2004 for violating the department’s personal behavior rule after an off-duty incident involving a confrontation with an individual. MacKenzie had prior disciplinary incidents, including assaulting a taxicab driver while off duty and intoxicated, and twice reprimanded for disobeying orders. He sued for wrongful discharge and false imprisonment; […]
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In 2009, Correctional Officer Salvatore Mills was accused of assaulting an inmate by holding the inmate’s head while another officer sprayed him with pepper spray. He was acquitted of the charges but was terminated from his position at the Merrimack County jail.([corrections1.com](https://www.corrections1.com//archive/articles/second-nh-correctional-officer-acquitted-NDhEKmbGhkI92clk/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Salvatore Mills](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/salvatore-mills/)
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In 2009, Correctional Officer Barry Lee was accused of assaulting an inmate by spraying him with pepper spray while the inmate was handcuffed and posed no threat. He was acquitted of the charges but was terminated from his position at the Merrimack County jail.([corrections1.com](https://www.corrections1.com//archive/articles/second-nh-correctional-officer-acquitted-NDhEKmbGhkI92clk/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Barry Lee](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/barry-lee/)
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In 2022, Major Rod Forey was accused of making sexist comments and displaying conduct unbecoming of an officer, including referring to female deputies as ‘quota hires’ and ‘lipstick cops.’ He was placed on administrative leave on May 17, 2022, and resigned before the investigation concluded.([patch.com](https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/second-merrimack-county-sheriffs-staffer-accused-misconduct?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Rod Forey](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/rod-forey/)
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In 2020, Sheriff Scott Hilliard was convicted of aggravated driving while intoxicated. Despite the conviction and loss of police certification, he chose to complete his term as sheriff, as there is no requirement for sheriffs to hold law enforcement certification.([laconiadailysun.com](https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/courts_cops/sheriffs-don-t-have-to-follow-the-rules/article_e56d0d2a-439b-11ea-8c01-2f3763ae5759.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Scott Hilliard](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/scott-hilliard/)
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In 2022, Sergeant Richard Arell Jr. was accused of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct, including making offensive comments and inappropriately touching male employees. An investigation confirmed these allegations, leading to his resignation on June 24, 2022, in lieu of termination.([patch.com](https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/sexual-harassment-investigation-hits-merrimack-county-sheriff-s-office?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Richard Arell Jr.](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/richard-arell-jr/)
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Chief Deputy David Perkins was suspended in 2020 after alleging retaliation and harassment by Sheriff Moyer. Perkins claimed that Moyer initiated baseless investigations against him, tarnished his reputation, and threatened termination if he did not retire. The conflict arose when Perkins sought to run for sheriff, learning that Moyer supported another candidate. Perkins also contended […]
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In March 2020, during a training exercise, the deputy made a racially insensitive remark, reportedly saying, ‘I hope he was Black,’ or similar words. This led to his placement on the state’s Exculpatory Evidence Schedule (Laurie List) and subsequent termination. The deputy filed a lawsuit in November 2020 to have his name removed from the […]
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On September 7, 2018, Chief Deputy Richard Young allegedly used excessive force against 80-year-old Mrs. Amatucci at the Carroll County Attorney’s Office. Mrs. Amatucci claimed that Young grabbed, squeezed, and twisted her arm, causing extreme pain and injury, despite her not posing any threat. She filed a lawsuit alleging violations of her Fourth Amendment rights […]
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Former Sergeant Ernest Justin Blanchette was indicted on multiple counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault involving female inmates during transport between February 2013 and September 2014. He coerced inmates into sexual acts, including intercourse, and in some instances, forced inmates to engage in sexual activities with each other while he watched. Blanchette resigned from the […]
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On December 14, 2022, Sergeant Seguine and another corrections officer allegedly threw an inmate to the ground, constituting excessive force. This incident was part of a series of alleged abuses against the inmate. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sergeant Seguine](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sergeant-seguine/)
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In December 2022, Lieutenant Myers allegedly threatened an inmate’s life, denied medical devices due to the inmate’s complaints, and used racial epithets. Myers also reportedly directed staff to fabricate disciplinary charges and assault the inmate. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Lt. Myers](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/lt-myers/)
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Officer Anthon Valvano faced charges in 2021 for filing false reports to conceal assaults on inmates at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women. This was amid widespread allegations of abuse and misconduct at the prison. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Anthon Valvano](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/anthon-valvano/)