Sheriff

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio Reflects on Time in Office, Praises Sheriff Penzone for Displaying Exceptional Character

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PHOENIX, Arizona – Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio recently opened up about his time in office, his future political aspirations, and his respect for outgoing Sheriff Paul Penzone. Arpaio, known for his controversial policies, spoke highly of Penzone and praised his character, despite their policy disagreements. During a candid interview, Arpaio shared his admiration for Penzone, the only politician from the Maricopa County government who attended Arpaio’s late wife’s funeral. Arpaio acknowledged their differences in policy but emphasized his respect for Penzone’s character. Arpaio, who served as Maricopa County Sheriff from 1993 to 2016, … Read more

Family Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against Sacramento County Jail and Sheriff After Inmate’s Death from Denied Medical Treatment

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The family of a man who passed away while in custody at the Sacramento County jail has filed a federal lawsuit seeking more than $10 million in damages. The lawsuit, filed in the District Court of the Eastern District of California, alleges that Norman Fisher Jr., 47, died due to the denial of necessary medical treatment by jail staff over a 10-day period. Fisher, a pretrial detainee, fell ill in May and passed away on May 27. The lawsuit claims that his condition was wrongly dismissed as a flu when he actually … Read more

Former Lawrenceville Police Captain Runs for Sheriff to Combat Atlanta Crime Wave

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LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – A former police captain in Lawrenceville, Georgia is now running for sheriff in Morgan County, with a platform focused on protecting the county from the increasing crime rates in nearby Atlanta, according to his campaign website. The former captain, Ryan Morgan, left the Lawrenceville Police Department in December 2021 amidst allegations of sexual harassment. The subsequent investigation found that both Morgan and the police chief at the time, Timothy Wallis, had harassed Captain Tawnya Gilovanni, who was the department’s first female command staff member. The investigation report also revealed the existence of … Read more

Florida Grand Jury Clears Deputies in Controversial Shooting at Kissimmee Target, Sheriff Emphasizes Need for Swifter Investigations

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Two deputies from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office were cleared of charges in a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old and injuries to three others. The controversial shooting took place outside a Target store in Kissimmee on April 27, 2022. Following a grand jury’s decision not to press charges, Sheriff Marcos Lopez expressed gratitude to the jury and extended his condolences to the affected parties during a press conference held on Wednesday. During the press conference, Sheriff Lopez emphasized the tragic nature of situations that require law enforcement … Read more