National Police Misconduct NewsFeed Daily Recap 07-23-14

Here are the 9 reports of police misconduct tracked for Wednesday, July 23, 2014:

  • St. Clair County, Missouri: The now-former sheriff was indicted by a federal grand jury for stealing property recovered in criminal cases and for selling a stolen firearm. “Today’s indictment alleges that the former sheriff treated the county’s evidence room like his personal tool shed, cheating the taxpayers and citizens of St. Clair County,” an attorney said. “No one is above the law. When the county’s chief law enforcement officer violates the very law he took an oath to uphold, he will be held accountable.” http://ow.ly/zv39U
  • Austin, Texas: A man has filed a lawsuit against a police officer, claiming the officer used excessive force. http://ow.ly/zv68a
  • Country Club Hills, Illinois: A police officer faces charges after he allegedly fired his weapon into a home while off duty and drinking at a friend’s house. He was charged with felony reckless discharge of a firearm and his bond was set at $75,000. ow.ly/zuXOz
  • Los Angeles County, California: A sheriff’s deputy who hit and killed bicycler was texting when the incident occurred. ow.ly/zuNhH
  • Greenville County, South Carolina: The third-highest ranking officer in the sheriff’s office has been fired after an internal affairs investigation concluded that he assisted criminals and didn’t keep Sheriff’s Office business secure. ow.ly/zuITe
  • Update: Cleveland, Ohio (First reported 07-15-14): A police officer has been indicted on 15 felony charges related to his illicit sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl. ow.ly/zuHLD
  • Oakdale, Louisiana: A police officer was fired and charged with a sex crime involving a juvenile. State Police says its investigation revealed that the officer had sexual relations with a juvenile while on duty. ow.ly/zt3jz
  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: A police officer is being charged following allegations that she misappropriated funds from the Harrisburg Police Athletic League, a volunteer charitable organization she helped administer. ow.ly/zsZh3
  • Boardman, Oregon: A police officer resigned in the wake of his arrest for drunk and reckless driving. ow.ly/zsY5h

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