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“If Plaintiff’s version of events is believed, there is evidence that Deputy Hatfield and Corporal Brockman acted with wanton or reckless behavior, as evidenced by Deputy Hatfield’s testimony refuting the existence of a dash camera video prior to the criminal trial in this case. There is evidence of Corporal Brockman’s wanton behavior in failing to disclose the dash camera video and storing it in his basement, and subsequently revealing the existence to Deputy Hatfield prior to alerting the Court.” Judge Dlott was “troubled” by the matter. Gray’s lawsuit alleges ‘Spoliation’ of evidence that the existence of the original dash cam video was not only concealed but also edited. However, when it was played in court more than six minutes were missing from it.
He had a dash camera and kept the tapes, he testified, in his basement. In fact, it wasn’t until Gray’s trial for OVI that a dash cam tape was produced by Brockman. According to judge Dlott’s ruling Hatfield, Brockman and the Butler County Sheriff’s Office all denied there was ever a dash cam recording of anything from that night. In his efforts to fight an OVI and other charges Gray requested any video recorded that night. One detail that is clear is that after the initial stop Corporal Mike Brockman arrived on scene. Hatfield says that Ebbing wouldn’t produce his ID and resisted Hatfield’s attempts to get him out of the car.īoth Gray and Ebbing dispute that account and say that Hatfield went up to the passenger side of the car first and immediately began dragging Ebbing out. Hatfield says he then noticed Gray’s passenger, Ebbing, not wearing his seatbelt. The night of the traffic stop Hatfield claims he walked up to Gray who had rolled down his window and smelled the strong odor of alcohol coming from the car. Gmoser believes Hatfield was adding extra charges against suspects in order to make more overtime for his court appearances. Hatfield claimed that Gray had made an irregular turn on State Route 128 near Hamilton and was later swerving inside his lane of travel.ĭeputy Hatfield is the same deputy Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser called “rogue” in a letter to Jones. Christopher Ebbing called Kevin Gray to drive him home from a bar because he was too drunk to drive.Ī short time later Butler County deputy Jasen Hatfield pulled them over. The case stems from a traffic stop on Dec. They moved to have the suit thrown out but Judge Dlott ruled that parts of the suit need to be heard by a jury. The investigation into who organized the event and those involved in "felony criminal behavior" is ongoing.CINCINNATI - Did Butler County sheriff’s deputies withhold and later tamper with evidence? That question is enough of a concern that federal Judge Susan Dlott allowed a lawsuit against them to move forward.ĭeputies Jasen Hatfield and Mike Brockman are named in the suit, as is Sheriff Richard Jones. Calls to the Union County Sheriff's Office were not returned. It's unclear what drugs were being used or how it was determined the crowd came from Alachua County. No assistance was requested from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office used "chemical agents," or tear gas, to dispel the crowds and a "number of individuals were arrested." They were assisted by the Bradford County Sheriff's Office and a multi-agency SWAT team. The sheriff's office post says "Crowds grew to over 1,000 out of county individuals causing disturbances and blocking roads, resisting law enforcement and refusing lawful orders." The people at the park then relocated to various business parking lots and other locations around the city. The Lake Butler City Commission authorized the sheriff's office to close the park immediately "due to the large unruly crowds, traffic control issues and violation of numerous laws. The crowd was estimated at more than 500 people and the "majority of them were activity drinking with drugs involved," the sheriff's office claims. Gainesville: Split commission casts final votes to reinstate exclusionary zoningĪccording to the Facebook post, the Sheriff's office "received numerous complaints" on Saturday afternoon related to a large gathering with loud music at Lakeside Park, 155 NW 3rd St., Lake Butler, which is about 28 miles north of downtown Gainesville. of G'ville hosts virtual town hall to discuss gun bill Florida Legislature: People Against Violence Enterprises Inc.
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