Deputy Ballard participated in the January 17, 2021, arrest of Anita and Salinda Hayes. He is accused of assisting in the use of excessive force and failing to intervene during the alleged misconduct by Deputy Davis. A lawsuit was filed against Ballard and others, claiming violations of constitutional rights. The case is ongoing, and specific disciplinary actions against Ballard have not been publicly disclosed. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/oklahoma/okndce/4%3A2022cv00230/61436/55/?utm_source=openai))
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