On August 9, 2023, Officer Thomas Smyth was involved in the arrest of an individual who alleged the arrest was unlawful and malicious, stemming from fabricated charges. The complainant accused Officer Smyth of abuse of authority, bias, discourtesy, and false statements in reports. The individual reported difficulties in obtaining public records related to the arrest and claimed that the internal investigation exonerated all officers involved without providing detailed explanations. The complainant also alleged a concerted effort by the Grants Pass Police Department and the Josephine County Sheriff Department to retaliate against them for reporting corruption. The case number associated with this incident is 23-33746.
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