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In November 2024, Officer Rankila was involved in an incident where he claimed his hand was injured when a suspect kicked a car door shut on it. However, body camera footage revealed inconsistencies between his report and the actual events. The footage showed that his hand was not in the position he described, leading to […]
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In 2018, Deputy Eggleston was involved in an incident where an inmate alleged excessive use of force during a transfer to the Oregon State Hospital. The inmate claimed that Deputy Eggleston and another deputy physically forced her into the facility, resulting in bruising. The court found that the use of force was not objectively unreasonable […]
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Sergeant Jonathan Dorland was implicated in a 2019 incident involving the arrest of an Oregon State Police trooper for DUII. The trooper filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful seizure and violation of his rights, raising questions about Sergeant Dorland’s conduct during the arrest. The court eventually granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants. ## Officer […]
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In 2019, Deputy Brandon Black was involved in the arrest of an Oregon State Police trooper for DUII. The trooper later filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful seizure and violation of his rights. The case highlighted concerns about the conduct of Deputy Black during the arrest, although the court ultimately granted summary judgment in favor of […]
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In December 2023, former Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputy Peter Collins was arrested after admitting to embezzling over $100,000 from the Douglas County Law Enforcement Association while serving as its treasurer between 2016 and 2023. He was charged with multiple counts, including first-degree aggravated theft, computer crime, fraudulent use of a credit card, falsifying […]
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In 2023, the Oregon Board on Public Safety Standards and Training revoked the basic, intermediate, and advanced corrections certifications of former Douglas County Sheriff’s Office employee Richard Markillie. He was terminated after an investigation revealed that he neglected his duty, endangered his peers, and failed to respond and render aid when an inmate assaulted another […]
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Deputy Sidney Nicholson, serving as a School Resource Officer, was involved in a 2019 incident where an 11-year-old Hispanic child with autism was aggressively handcuffed and left in a patrol car for hours, leading to the child’s self-inflicted injuries. The ACLU filed a lawsuit in March 2021 against the Douglas County School District and Sheriff’s […]
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Former Sheriff Tony Spurlock faced a lawsuit from former Undersheriff Holly Kluth, who alleged she was wrongfully terminated in May 2021 due to political differences. Kluth claimed her firing was retaliation for her support of Republican candidates, contrasting Spurlock’s endorsement of a Democrat. The lawsuit concluded with a $1.75 million settlement in July 2024, with […]