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Ryan Bendawald – Caldwell Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Former Sergeant Ryan Bendawald was indicted in October 2023 on charges of sexually abusing at least seven women between 2017 and 2021. He allegedly violated their civil rights and abused his position by engaging in unlawful sexual conduct while on duty, and offering favorable police treatment in exchange for sex. Bendawald resigned from the department in November 2021 amid an FBI investigation. If convicted on all charges, he faces up to life in prison. ([ktvb.com](https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/investigations/7-investigates/former-caldwell-police-officer-indicted-charges-sexually-abusing-women/277-e1912246-6e16-4a0d-ade5-45ef15c8b30d?utm_source=openai))

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