Create And Track Police Department History
Written by CBKN76
In April 2016, Deputy Ellison was terminated from his position after arresting his supervisor’s acquaintance and reporting another officer’s misconduct. Ellison filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination in violation of his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. The court dismissed his claims, and no further disciplinary actions or outcomes have been documented. ## Officer Forum Links: […]
Written by CBKN76
In April 2016, Sgt. Morrison was informed by Deputy Robert Ellison about Deputy McCasland’s admission of intentionally injuring a detainee. Morrison indicated he would report this to Lt. Sanchez. Eight days later, Ellison was terminated from his position. No public disciplinary actions against Morrison have been documented. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sergeant Mark Morrison](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sergeant-mark-morrison/)
Written by CBKN76
In March 2016, Lt. Sanchez, who had social connections to the Aranda family, failed to inform Deputy Robert Ellison about an excessive-force complaint filed by Julian Aranda. Sanchez concluded the traffic stop was illegal without interviewing Ellison and later terminated Ellison’s employment, allegedly in retaliation for reporting misconduct within the department. No public disciplinary actions […]
Written by CBKN76
In March 2016, Deputy McCasland admitted to intentionally injuring a detainee by abruptly applying the brakes of his vehicle, causing the detainee to hit his head. This admission was recorded by fellow Deputy Robert Ellison. McCasland’s actions were reported internally, but no public disciplinary actions or outcomes have been documented. ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
Written by CBKN76
In January 2018, Sheriff Parker shot James McFarlin, an unarmed man, in the head while McFarlin was driving a stolen front-end loader in circles in an empty field. The incident led to a $3.75 million settlement in March 2022, with allegations of excessive use of force. Sheriff Parker and the county denied liability, maintaining that […]
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In August 2011, Sheriff Freedom Crawford was involved in a bar fight in Lewistown, Montana, where he threw a man through a window. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of assault, obstructing a peace officer, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct. In March 2012, he received a six-month suspended jail term, was fined $1,350, and ordered […]
Written by CBKN76
In August 2011, Sheriff Freedom Crawford was involved in a bar fight at the Montana Tavern in Lewistown, where he threw a man through a window. The victim sustained facial cuts requiring approximately $2,000 in medical treatment. Crawford pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of assault, obstructing a peace officer, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct. He […]
Written by CBKN76
In August 2011, Sheriff Freedom Crawford was involved in a bar fight in Lewistown, Montana, where he threw a man through a window. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of assault, obstructing a peace officer, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct. In March 2012, he received a 6-month suspended jail term, was fined $1,350, and ordered […]