Sheriff Bart Heslington has been named in civil rights lawsuits alleging misconduct. In July 2023, Richard Morris filed a lawsuit against Bear Lake County, the Sheriff’s Department, and several officers, including Heslington, under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, claiming violations of civil rights. The case is ongoing as of March 2025. Specific details of the alleged misconduct are not publicly available at this time.
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