In November 2019, Deputy Waikel was suspended for three days without pay for conduct unbecoming to an officer, immoral conduct, and neglect of duty. He was placed on paid administrative leave for four days in November 2019 and again from December 2019 to March 2020. The investigation revealed that while investigating a case of possible child sexual molestation, Deputy Waikel started a romantic relationship with the child’s mother.
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