In 2021, a lawsuit was filed against the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Department and Deputy Sheriff Mays, alleging that Mays used excessive force during an arrest, including hitting the plaintiff with a flashlight and planting evidence. The complaint was dismissed due to procedural deficiencies, including lack of signature and failure to demand relief. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/kentucky/kyedce/6%3A2021cv00064/95430/6/?utm_source=openai))
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