"We filed this lawsuit today to make it clear that Black people should not be subject to living in fear at the hands of an armed white mob without accountability. The Carmi-White County High School Key Club has been around for more than 50 years and serves as a youth oriented version of the Kiwanis Club. Davis told the deputies to leave and said, "You don't have a search warrant to search my residence. Height 5'11" Weight 170 pounds Eyes Blue Hair Brown. I have 12 more names that I am requesting to have DNA comparisons on. Sheriff Chris Nocco and his wife, Bridget Nocco U.S. Sen. Rick Scott State Sen. Wilton Simpson and former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf The. One video showed Mitchell being dragged, naked, across the floor by officers, according to the familys suit. Newnum is also suing the county claiming it regularly allows its "officers including Sheriff Oddie Shoupe" to violate the "constitutional rights of the public at large.". A Black U.S. Marine combat veteran says he's traumatized after being wrongfully accused of groping a Georgia deputy on the butt then arrested by her husband, who happens to be the sheriff in. Appointments can be made to meet animals available for adoption by calling Steve with White County Animal Control at 618-384-8306. Timothy Kita and a dozen "John and Jane Does" who were allegedly involved in the incident are also named as defendants in the lawsuit. Audio of Troyers call to dispatch revealed that the sheriff claimed Altheimer threatened to kill me. He said that Altheimer looked homeless in his car.. This fall, the 10th Judicial Districts Attorney ruled the shooting justified. Contact Us (706) 865-5177 Administration (706) 865-6977 Administration FAX (706) 865-5177 Detention Center (706) 865-3037 Detention Center FAX. White County Sheriff's Office - GA | Cleveland GA Jon Goldfarb, attorney for Mitchells estate said the videos show correctional officers laughing as Mitchell lay naked and dying. He tried to kill him. [emailprotected]. A Pierce County spokesperson told Law&Crime that they do not comment on pending legal matters. Two people have been criminally charged for the incident. Margeson believes the sheriff and his department are out of control. They could have let him go 10 more miles down the road. Altheimer gave police permission to search his vehicle, which was filled with newspapers. Shoupe has faced national criticism ever since NewsChannel 5 Investigates. The Carmi-White County Bulldog basketball team picked up two big wins over the weekend, defeating Fairfield 54-33 on Friday night, and taking down Anna-Jonesboro 60-40 on Saturday in the opening round of the IHSA 2A regional tournament. According to the Sagadahoc County Sheriff . A man claiming to have a portal to Hell is under arrest after reportedly shooting at Walker County sheriffs deputies. The prosecutor ruled the shooting was justified, CNN affiliate WTVF reported. White County Sheriffs officers requested assistance from Carmi Police due to fighting the corrections officers while trying to keep Orebaugh from hurting herself. Last May the sheriff and a White County judge were sued for telling inmates in the jail they could get 30 days off their sentences if they got surgically sterilized - forever ending their ability to have kids. The suit says the jail kitchen typically opens at 3 a.m. and Mitchell was not taken to the hospital until 8:30 a.m. This means that after Tony was removed from the walk-in freezer or other frigid environment, at least five hours passed before he was transported to Walker County Medical Center, despite his obvious serious medical need for emergency medical treatment, the lawsuit states, adding that his chances of survival dwindled by the hour as he suffered from hypothermia. After the shooting, Shoupe arrives on the scene. "When a dozen or more white men and women with guns invade a Black familys property, terrorize the people that live there, and refuse to listen or leave, the situation can easily spiral into tragic and deadly racial violence and death," Mark Dorosin, an attorney representing the Shepards, said in a statement to ABC News. All rights reserved. Her remains were found near Russell, Ar. Staff Login. Jessica Newnum is suing the sheriff for violating her civil rights after deputies entered her home looking for a fugitive last May. After witnessing her husband's shooting Brenda Margeson was also arrested for assaulting an officer. Updated: 10:22 PM CST February 21, 2023 HARRIS COUNTY, Texas February 22 marks two years since a man claims a former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy threatened to kill him on the. I said, Dont ram him. ", It states officers entered and "fired 48 times" and later argued about "who shot the deceased and which deputy shot first.". An attorney for Altheimer didnt immediately return Law&Crimes request for comment. Her husband was 79. Kita told Dameon he was looking for a Black suspect with a different name than Dameon's and tried to force himself into the home even though the teen repeatedly identified himself and said the suspect didn't live in the address, the suit said. He lost about 100 pounds in three months. The investigation was conducted jointly with DEA, ATF, Homeland Security Investigations, United States Postal Inspection Service, Searcy Police Department, 17th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney's Office, White County Sheriff's Office; and the Central Arkansas Drug Task Force. Two deputies and a police officer were injured during the pursuit, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. Mr. White lived in his vehicle and was known as a loner, but had family ties to Gresham. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Amy Whitley was reassigned from a Sixth Grade Math/Social Studies Teacher at Washington Attendance Center to a Junior High Math Teacher and Tammy Parks was employed as a Special Education Individual Aide at Carmi White County Junior High School to fill the vacancy created by Olivia Trout. White and Wayne County Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson is urging any landowners approached or presented with a lease to consult with a qualified attorney before signing anything. The board approved the employment of Melissa Cullison as a Cook at Washington Attendance Center to fill the vacancy created by Tracy Bartley. The gentleman we are looking for has a felony arrest warrant against him.". The truck goes off the right of the road and down an embankment. There's a difference between a search warrant and an arrest warrant," Brooks continued. It then goes briefly back up, toward the general area of a police car, before going back down and coming to a rest. Mitchell, who had a history of addiction to methamphetamine, lived with his father in Carbon Hill, Alabama. Please see. But legal experts say the sheriff is wrong. The amended lawsuit, filed Jan. 12, accuses former Deputy Zack King, current Sheriff Daniel Perry, the Sheriff's Office and Crawford County of violating Risenhoover's rights under the. COMPTON, Calif. - A deputy at the Compton Sheriff's Station is suing Los Angeles County, alleging the department put his life in danger when he reported the activities of an . 40 were here. The total inmate. The lawsuit, which seeks up to $10 million, alleges that the sheriff ordered the shooting solely to prevent damage to patrol cars. The suit, filed in US District Court in Nashville, cites Shoupes comments lamenting damage to his vehicles for part of its argument. They claimed an arrest warrant for someone Davis had never heard of was all they needed. On Tuesday evening, Wood's attorney Woody White released a statement calling for the. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the death. Six of the groups ten leaders visited Kiwanis Thursday to talk about some of the many service projects that theyve been a part of over their time in Key Club. Tomorrow night the Carmi-White County Bulldogs will travel to Harrisburg for a battle with the Vienna Eagles in the IHSA 2A Regional semifinals. appreciated. Mrs. Lahman was 83. The perpetrator forcibly entered the back door of the residence and brutally beat Mrs. Murdaugh. Mitchell said he wanted to share a secret no one else knew. Dial died of the gunshot wound to the head, a report by the White County medical examiners office says. If thats the mentality of the highest policymaker in the county, thats scary, the lawyer told WTVF. The White County Pound is located on County Road 1000 East, across from Burrells Woods. A federal jury has awarded $85 million to the family of a California man who died in 2015 after a confrontation with San Diego County sheriff's deputies, court records show. I was jerked out the front door and that's the last time I seen James Edward," Brenda Margeson said. On the morning of the shooting, James Edward's mom asked the Sheriff for help. The inmate was alert and conscious when he left the facility and arrived at the hospital, the statement said. "I want the Bill of Rights enforced," Brooks said. Brown made contact with the driver, 43 year old Crystal McGillem of Mt Carmel and explained the reason for the stop. INDIANAPOLIS A Boone County judge has ruled that the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board (ILETB) must allow Marion County Sheriff's Deputies to train at its Plainfield academy. The comments, recorded April 13 after the sheriff arrived at the scene where officers shot and killed Michael Dial on the side of State Route 111, are at the center of a federal lawsuit filed last week by Dials widow against White County, Shoupe and others. "He said, ' well we are going to look around anyway'," Brooks said. Troyer allegedly responded that he is not racist and said that his wife is Black, according to the report. 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Wood pleaded not guilty on Dec. 4, according to his attorney. The Bulldogs got within 9 with a little over 6 minutes to go in the 4th quarter, but the Eagles ended the game on an 18-4 run to pull away with the victory. "We at White County School System take the safety of our students, staff, and community very seriously," Justus said in a statement. NEW LONDON, Mo. White County Sheriff Oddie Shoupe and his department have been sued at least 50 times since he took office in 2006. Did you encounter any technical issues? Brenda later filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against Sheriff Oddie Shoupe and his deputies -- which she lost in court. Anyway, sir, I just wanted to let you know that I hate it, but thats what we do, he says before ending the call. Woody White, an attorney representing Wood, said in a statement to ABC News that seeking damages from his client "over this huge misunderstanding is racial extortion.". A newly filed federal lawsuit claims White County Sheriff Oddie Shoupe illegally entered the home of a woman without first getting search warrant. The post also said residents should expect heavier law enforcement presence at county schools until further notice. (706) 865-3037 Detention CenterFAX, Admin Assistant- Tink Thomas (706) 865-6370, Records Manager- Beverly O'Kelley (706) 865-6717, State Certification & Training-Daren Welborn(706) 865-5177. I got two cars tore up again.. Marion County Sheriff Kerry J. Forestal sued the board in 2021 after it rejected the office's proposals to allow deputies to train at its Plainfield academy. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. They did not respond to that, however they did tell me that five of the six deputies are still employed with the office. The decision to order the use of deadly force when not physically present to evaluate the situation speaks volumes as to the malicious and sadistic mindset of Sheriff Shoupe, the lawsuit reads. He immediately took to the cameras and microphones to tell the public falsely that Richard had jumped out of the vehicle at the officers and had provoked the fight. A White County farmer is being recognized as a Master Farmer. "White County Sheriff's Department open the door David," said Sheriff Shoupe. one that reignited a national outcry over the most scrutinized case in the former sheriff . "The Kita family is not racist. McGillem explained to Brown that the turn signal and tail light have been malfunctioning and that new parts have been ordered. "They tased a teacher," Brooks claimed holding up the lawsuit. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. Cumberland County could pay $160,000 to a former correctional officer after the Department of Justice gets involved in a discrimination lawsuit.This comes after a . Youre gonna tear my cars up., Shoupe later says of the chase, I love this s***. ", The deputy said, "It's called probable cause ok. Chris Marsh tells WROY/WRUL News Mary Lou Lahman and her husband Lewis died of gunshot wounds in an apparent murder suicide. There were several suspects interviewed in this case, but not enough evidence to lead to an arrest warrant. By Tushar Thapa February 27, 2023. The chase began on a late April afternoon when police in Smithville, in DeKalb County some 55 miles southeast of Nashville, tried to pull Dial over on suspicion of driving with a suspended license, according to the lawsuit. Hours later she was released and told her husband was dead. According to his claim, Altheimerhas witnesses who will attest to the emotional distress caused by the racial profiling, false arrest, and unnecessary use of excessive force of this man whose only crime was being a black [sic] man in a white [sic] neighborhood.. Officers with the Carmi Police Department were dispatched to a residence on 7th street after multiple calls were made in regards to a domestic situation involving 29 year old Rex Reel. I feel with every part of me, thats exactly what they wanted to do, was kill him, Spainhoward told WTVF. Facebook; Twitter; WhatsApp; SMS; Email; Print; Copy article link; Save; MONTICELLO The ACLU of Indiana has reached a potential settlement with the White County Sheriff's Office over a lawsuit alleging violations of inmates' First Amendment rights under . A Warner Bros. At about this moment, a pursuing squad car hits the truck in the rear passenger side, turning it sideways. Audio from the dash cam reveals how shocked she was the sheriff was in her home. Sedrick Altheimer, a Black newspaper carrier who was falsely accused of threatening a local sheriff's life, filed a $5 million legal claim on Wednesday against Pierce County, Washington, alleging emotional distress and race-based discrimination. Anderson says hes heard the project is a large one in scope. I dont know how you can thrive on taking a human life, Weissman said. He also was left naked, according to the suit, possibly because of the jails suicide watch policy, until he was taken to the hospital, dying of hypothermia, 14 days later. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Mrs. Murdaugh passed away May 15, 2007. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Altheimer said he didnt tell Troyer he was a newspaper carrier, because he felt it wasnt his business. Cuevas said the jail needs at least 500 additional deputies and detention officers. Ralls County is the defendant in a civil lawsuit in which a former deputy in the sheriff's department alleges Ralls County Sheriff Brad Stinson made inappropriate sexual advances toward a female lieutenant, then retaliating against the deputy who attempted to report it. A dispatcher eventually relays new instructions from the sheriff, who was not involved in the chase. The White County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday night that it is investigating a threat made against the county's school system. Altheimer, 24, delivers papers six nights a week, according to the report. God, I tell you what, I thrive on it.. A county sheriff in Missouri is under fire over allegations of sexual misconduct and retaliation against at least two subordinates in the sheriff's office.. A civil lawsuit filed against Ralls County by Deputy Mark Wesley Braden claims that Sheriff Brad Stinson made inappropriate sexual advances and harassed and discriminated against his subordinate, Lt. 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