On Thursday June 24, 2004, human remains were found off of Rio Vista Road in White County and were later identified as Jesus Silvia. Anthony Mitchell, 33, alarmed his cousin Steve Mitchell when he showed up at his house, looking thin and much older than months before, acting psychotic, and insisting he must enter a portal to hell in his mothers attic to retrieve the body of his long-ago stillborn brother. CC2880 Larry B. Stanley, Jr., Judge _____ No. WALKER COUNTY, Ala. - The mother of Anthony "Tony" Mitchell, a Walker County man who died in police custody in January, has filed a federal lawsuit against multiple jail officials, including Sheriff Nick Smith, alleging that authorities deprived the man of his constitutional rights by leaving him in the jail's walk-in freezer "or similar frigid environment" for hours. Attorneys for Monica Shepard and her 18-year-old son Dameon filed the civil suit in North Carolina Tuesday contending that their clients were racially profiled and terrorized by former deputy Jordan Kita, and 14 other white defendants, some of whom were armed, who said they were looking for a missing woman. After witnessing her husband's shooting Brenda Margeson was also arrested for assaulting an officer. "We don't have to have a search warrant. There are still bullet holes in the home where White County Deputies shot and killed Brenda Margeson's husband. I got two cars tore up again.. The password field is case sensitive. ASHEVILLE - More than a year and a half after he was strip-searched in a gas station bathroom, Marcus Hyatt has filed a federal lawsuit against the current and former Buncombe County . He is not seeking re-election. Vice president Tanner Spence, Secretary Luci Stubblefield, Treasurer Isaac King, Web Manager Warren Legg, Senior class representative Katelyn Niehaus, and Junior class representative Joseph Gates all talked about their experiences. All rights reserved (About Us). His lawsuit. Discovery Company. They could have let him go 10 more miles down the road. The inmate was alert and conscious when he left the facility and arrived at the hospital, the statement said. In a social media post, the sheriff's office said it is being assisted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in the case. The Bulldogs fell in a hole early, trailing 19-6 at the end of the 1st quarter, then trailing 33-19 at the half. A body camera shows a reserve deputy exiting his vehicle and firing a gun. Her husband was 79. Jon Goldfarb, attorney for Mitchells estate said the videos show correctional officers laughing as Mitchell lay naked and dying. "The sheriff opened up my bedroom door with a gun pointed at me telling me he had a warrant to search my house, but he never showed me anything," Newnum said. When Troyer called 911, he apparently indicated at least four times that Altheimer had threatened to kill him. Estimated time of death: at least 12-18 months prior to being recovered. The results are in from the White County Salvation Army Units 2022 Red Kettle Campaign. The White County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday night that it is investigating a threat made against the county's school system. I cant explain. He was dressed in an orange jail uniform. Brown took Crystal McGillem into custody and transported her to the White County Jail. . A dispatcher eventually relays new instructions from the sheriff, who was not involved in the chase. Mrs. Lahman was 83. "We look forward to defending any lawsuits in which we may be named in the proper. Please take the time to watch this video and if you have any information, please contact us. 2. Sheriff: "Ma'am I tell you I don't know what you are crying about.". You can hear her crying as Sheriff Shoupe continued talking to her. At least 13 other white men and women were part of the group, including Kita's father Timothy, but none of those persons have been charged, according to the suit. MINNEAPOLIS Eight minority correctional officers at a Minnesota county jail have filed a racial discrimination lawsuit alleging only White employees were allowed to guard or interact with . During this time, four Missing Persons who are listed on NAMUS (a nation-wide missing or endangered person database) have been excluded as the victim in this case. Our initial discussions with landowners have been promising. Gerking didnt comment on the total acreage his company is looking at. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. After lamenting that he was on the wrong end of the county during the chase, Shoupe delivers one of the quotes that the lawsuit highlights: I love this s***. District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway did not return CNNs calls for comment about the case. More: Two Arkansas deputies fired after video of arrest beating went viral. The Carmi-White County School Board met in its regular monthly session Tuesday instead of the usual Monday due to that being Presidents Day. The prosecutor ruled the shooting was justified, CNN affiliate WTVF reported. They placed him on the ground to open the door, allowing his head to rest on the concrete. Jessica Newnum is suing the sheriff for. The White County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday night that it is investigating a threat made against the county's school system. A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in federal court on behalf of the family of a man shot to death by a Pueblo County sheriff's deputy outside a middle school a year ago, CBS Colorado's. ", The deputy said, "It's called probable cause ok. Carmi Police say it was just before 2:30am when they pulled Spaulding over and eventually arrested him for Operation of a Motor Vehicle with No Valid Drivers License. But legal experts say the sheriff is wrong. "As soon as I opened the door there was a riffle in my face, and I was told to get out of the way. According to the Sagadahoc County Sheriff . Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The White County Sheriff's Office said it cannot comment on the lawsuit. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). While the reserve deputy is running, other shots fired by a Sparta police officer, according to the lawsuit are heard. There were several suspects interviewed in this case, but not enough evidence to lead to an arrest warrant. Robyn Spainhoward has sued over the death of her husband, Michael Dial. He has worked as a carrier at his current company since 2015, and is considered a reliable and hard worker, Altheimers claim says. A Carmi police officer and Deputy assisted and were kicked and struck multiple times, along with a corrections officer, before Orebaugh was able to be restrained in the restraint chair. Mrs. Murdaugh was found by her daughter lying in the doorway of the kitchen and dining room, with multiple wounds to the head. Margeson believes the sheriff and his department are out of control. When his teeth fell to the ground, officers confiscated them. The suit says Mitchell was put in an isolation cell, not meant to hold inmates, in the booking area of the Walker County Jail where he was left for most of the 14 days before his death. Altheimer asked if he was being targeted as a Black man driving an older car, the Seattle Times said. For those charges, he was fined and given 6 months of supervision. ", "The damages caused by these false allegations against the Kita family are immeasurable," Rutherford said in a statement. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf has filed a lawsuit in the Michigan Court of Claims accusing Attorney General Dana Nessel, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Michigan State Police of. If you have any information, please contact us. Kita was off-duty but in uniform and had his sidearm when he came to the Shepard's Pender County home on May 3, 2020, along with the group, according to the suit. Brown made contact with the driver, 43 year old Crystal McGillem of Mt Carmel and explained the reason for the stop. Funeral arrangements havent been announced. Dial died of the gunshot wound to the head, a report by the White County medical examiners office says. Tune in for more. They were looking for the Sheriff's nephew, David Pecor, a fugitive who had missed a court date. At about this moment, a pursuing squad car hits the truck in the rear passenger side, turning it sideways. He lost about 100 pounds in three months. Brenda later filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against Sheriff Oddie Shoupe and his deputies -- which she lost in court. If we've got reasonable probable cause which we did and the subject that lived there prior was my nephew, the brother to this subject. CNN tried to contact Spainhoward through her attorney but he said she wasnt granting any more interviews. Wards mom, Kristy Stamp, was in the car the entire time. At a news conference the day after the shooting, now-Sheriff David Lucero, a deputy chief at the time, told 11 News the suspect tried to disarm the deputy. He later tells an officer in the car: If they dont think Ill give the damn order to kill that mother*****, they full of s***.. Timothy Kita and a dozen "John and Jane Does" who were allegedly involved in the incident are also named as defendants in the lawsuit. Have a tip or story idea? TBI agents have recovered two nude photographs of a woman taken by Metro Police Sergeant Rob Forrest while he was being paid by taxpayers to protect Mayor Megan Barry. Through a partnership between Pets @ Risk and White County Animal Control, the pound will be open this Saturday, February 25th from 9 noon to give folks an opportunity to visit and adopt available dogs. All rights reserved. In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with representatives from the White County CEO Class of 2023. The ruling came in White County Court at Carmi where Judge T. Scott Webb indicated he based his decision on the likelihood of the success of . Partnering with the Institute for Justice, four Pasco County residents filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming the county's predictive policing program used code enforcement as a pretext. On Tuesday evening, Wood's attorney Woody White released a statement calling for the. One left for another position. The practice has ended but the lawsuit is far from over. The White County Circuit Court Clerk's Office collects fines for general sessions and criminal court, issues warrants and summons, keeps records and minutes for general sessions and circuit courts and coordinates jury duty. 1 of 55 The Sheriff's Office said Wednesday it had not been made aware of the lawsuit and declined to comment. 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She had recently moved into the home Pecor's brother once rented. PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - 11 News is learning new information about a lawsuit filed against the Pueblo County Sheriffs Office. 931-836-3205. The TBI investigation into the shooting remains confidential. Easton was arrested by the White County Sheriff's Department in January. On Sept 14, 2011, White County Sheriff's Deputies responded to Kimberly Steele's residence at 123 Town & Country Lane for a structure fire. According to the filing, which is a precursor to a potential lawsuit, Altheimer has suffered severe emotional distress as a result of the confrontation, and that his constitutional rights were violated. Additionally, charges of No Valid Registration and Improper Use of Registration/Title were dismissed as per a plea deal. 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. White County Citizens' Law Enforcement Academy, White County Sheriff's Office Employment Application. Hes (Dial) tore our cars all to hell. It included a clarification of minutes of the December 19, 2022, regular board Last night the Carmi-White County Bulldog basketball team had their season come to an end after falling to Vienna, 70-47 in the IHSA 2A Regional Semifinal at Harrisburg. 40 were here. He was found murdered on April 20th, 1989 off Hwy 31 north of Beebe, Arkansas. 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. Were going to detox him and then well see how much of his brain is left, or words to that effect, said Armstrong, according to the suit. ", Rutherford said the family will fight this "libelous lawsuit. Family files lawsuit against Pueblo County sheriff's deputies for killing Family files lawsuit against Pueblo County sheriff's deputies for killing Ward family asking for justice after. He was last seen alive on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 in Jacksonville with an alleged drug trafficker. Altheimer said he stopped to ask why the driver, later identified as Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer, was following him. If thats the mentality of the highest policymaker in the county, thats scary, the lawyer told WTVF. Police body camera footage revealed that local police determined relatively quickly that Altheimer had not threatened Troyer. Brooks settled another lawsuit for teacher Brenda Simpson. I mean, he meant to kill some people.. Days later, County Sheriff, Nick Smith and communications officer T.J. Armstrong gave a statement to the press after CBS 42 reported on the familys questions. M2014-02111-COA-R3-CV - Filed June 29, 2015 Suit against the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff of White County, as well as White County, to Victim: Identified as Robert Simmons in May 2014. According to the suit, Armstrong assured Mitchells cousin that he would get medical treatment in jail. A Florida man suspected of killing a woman earlier Wednesday returned to the scene and shot four other people, killing a 9-year-old and a TV news journalist, the Orange County sheriff said. Youre gonna tear my cars up., Shoupe later says of the chase, I love this s***. "The sheriff opened up my bedroom door with a gun pointed at me, telling me he had a warrant to search my house but he never showed me anything," Newnum told NewsChannel 5 Investigates last summer. Two of the dogs have been in the facility for over a month and one of them is nearing two months. "So, we asked our Law Enforcement partners to investigate the rumor and add extra presence at our schools.". He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 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. Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said there is a plan in place for when escaped inmate Casey White is returned to the state. "Experiencing this kind of terror at your home the one place you should feel safe is simply unconscionable," Jennifer Nwachukwu, an attorney representing the Shepards, said in a statement. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for patrolling any unincorporated areas of the county or areas not covered by the municipal Police . Then in May, Spaulding was picked up for Driving without a License and speeding. It shows deputies surrounding the home of Jessica Newnum while she was sleeping. Thats not law enforcement.. When being adopted, animals must be microchipped and given a rabies shot before being adopted. They were confiscated on the third day of his fourteen day stay at the jail. Contact Us (706) 865-5177 Administration (706) 865-6977 Administration FAX (706) 865-5177 Detention Center (706) 865-3037 Detention Center FAX. Attorney Richard Brooks filed the lawsuit on behalf of Newnum. Emma Roedder (CEO), Braden Mendoza (CFO), and Hollan Everett discuss putting the event together and what folks can expect from dinner, music, to silent auction items. McGillem explained to Brown that the turn signal and tail light have been malfunctioning and that new parts have been ordered. Spaulding bonded out to $250 cash just after 4am and is currently free. Sedrick Altheimer, a Black newspaper carrier who was falsely accused of threatening a local sheriffs life, filed a $5 million legal claim on Wednesday against Pierce County, Washington, alleging emotional distress and race-based discrimination. Deputies then picked up Mitchel and dragged him back into the cell, according to the complaint. A recent lawsuit resulted after we obtained dash camera video from 2016. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. According to a report by the 10th Judicial District Attorneys Office, Ward was seen trying to open vehicle doors before returning to his moms car. As a result, she was charged with four felony counts of Aggravated Battery of a Police Officer and a misdemeanor count of Resisting and Obstructing a Police Officer. He was transported to the White County Jail after a complaint was signed by 21 year old Kaleigh Swango of Carmi. Two years earlier Lance Davis took video of officers who walked through his home. Tony further told Steve that his parents had put the baby brothers body in a box that was hidden in the attic of the house. This was not correct, according to the complaint. White is returned to the suit, Armstrong assured Mitchells cousin that would. 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