In March 2011, Corporal Ronald Whitman instructed civilians Norma and Jim Gund to respond to a neighbor’s 911 call, failing to disclose critical information about the call’s urgency. The Gunds were subsequently attacked, resulting in severe injuries. The Gunds filed a lawsuit against the County, alleging negligence. The court dismissed the case, ruling that the […]
In March 2011, Deputy Ben Spencer was involved in a civil standby to assist Ricardo Ortiz in retrieving personal belongings from a residence. Spencer left the premises before Ortiz completed the retrieval, violating department policies. This departure led to Ortiz being fatally shot by the property owner, Joseph Nieves. The incident resulted in a lawsuit […]