In 2024, Sergeant Timmothy ‘Ty’ Carlton was terminated after a four-month investigation revealed he shared confidential police reports with suspects and attempted to obstruct an investigation into missing fentanyl vials. The department sustained 40 violations against him, including sharing protected information, conflict of interest, official misconduct, and making false reports. ([wglt.org](https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2024-02-26/bpd-sergeant-fired-for-release-of-police-reports?utm_source=openai))
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