GARY W. DODD
GARY W. DODD
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RESIGNATION WANTED:
RESIGNATION WANTED:
OFFICE: JOHNSTON COUNTY SHERIFF
OFFICE: JOHNSTON COUNTY SHERIFF
CRIMES AND/OR OPPRESSION AGAINST THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA:
CRIMES AND/OR OPPRESSION AGAINST THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA:
Unjustifiable Homicide
Promoting a Culture of Violence and Biased Policing
Nepotism
Willful Neglect of Duty & Constitutional Violations
Record Amount of Brady List Incidents & Multiple Uses of Force
“RICO” Sheriff
Failure to Comply with the National Brady List Platform.
CAMPAIGN MISTRUTHS/LIES:
CAMPAIGN MISTRUTHS/LIES:
Campaigned on the "Constitutional Sheriff" myth that sheriffs authority supersedes all other local, state, and federal law enforcement. The myth holds no valid basis in the text or history of the U.S. Constitution. The word “sheriff” does not appear in the U.S. Constitution.
REASONS TO DEMAND RESIGNATION:
REASONS TO DEMAND RESIGNATION:
UNJUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE
UNJUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE
On April 17, 2018, Justin Monjay, a business owner, was visiting his parents home and reportedly had a disagreement with his brother. Monjay attempted to leave. While attempting to exit the narrow driveway, a police cruiser collided head on with him.
At first glance from media coverage the shooting appears unquestionable, that is… until you compare what the media reported to the official medical examiner’s report.
News coverage concentrated on the bullet holes in the patrol car’s windshield, giving the illusion that these shots were responsible for Monjay’s death. There was no mention by media outlets as to the location of Monjay’s injuries.
Justin Monjay
Justin Monjay
The Medical Examiner’s Report CONFLICTS with the Media & Police Narrative...
The Medical Examiner’s Report CONFLICTS with the Media & Police Narrative...
After review of the medical examiner’s report and autopsy, it becomes clear that the official narrative is an impossibility.
Injuries reported in the autopsy are NOT CONDUCIVE with gunfire coming from the Tishomingo patrol vehicle as reported by media outlets.
The autopsy report describes the entry locations of the four gunshot wounds on the victim.
According to the Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office, GSW “C” & “D” were wounds to the “mid back” and “right upper back”. Justin Monjay was shot in the BACK!
Sheriff Gary W. Dodd was the deputy that fired those shots.
The use of deadly force is unreasonable if the subject is not an immediate threat. There are little-if any-scenario in which shooting someone in the back would be justifiable, even for law enforcement.
PROMOTING A CULTURE OF VIOLENCE AND BIASED POLICING
PROMOTING A CULTURE OF VIOLENCE AND BIASED POLICING
Sheriff Dodd has created a culture within his department meant to routinely demean suspects, undermine the US Constitution, and allow for instances of excessive uses of force. Not only does this kind of behavior open the county up to civil liability, but it also breaks the public’s trust and contradicts the goal of public safety.
In April of 2024, The Johnston County Board of County Commissioners, along with Sheriff Dodd, Undersheriff Smith, Sgt. Alyson Orr-Dodd, and Deputy Jared Richeson, are now defendants in a federal civil rights case brought under 42 U.S.C. 1983. Roberts v. Dodd et al, case # 6:2024cv00134, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
NEPOTISM
NEPOTISM
Potential Violations of O.S. 21§ 484 - Relatives Cannot Hold Office
Potential Violations of O.S. 21§ 484 - Relatives Cannot Hold Office
O.S. 21 § 484 clearly states that “Any person related within the third degree by affinity or consanguinity to any elected member of the legislative, judicial or executive branch of the state government shall not be eligible to hold any clerkship, office, position, employment or duty for which compensation is received in the same agency as such elected member of the state government.”
Sheriff Dodd's wife, Alyson Orr-Dodd is his direct subordinate, and is compensated from the same agency in which he holds an elected public position.
This conflicts with the Oklahoma statute. There does not appear to be any exceptions or “grandfather clause” allowing for her to continue her employment as his direct subordinate.
Johnston County Sheriff Office has a pattern/policy of conduct that allows for Sheriff Dodd and Sergeant Alyson Orr-Dodd to be on calls together. This conduct creates conflicts of interest and safety concerns for both the officers and the public.
The incestuous nature of the Johnston County Sheriff Office is alarming. A conservative estimate would arrive at more that half of the department holding marital or familial relationships within the ranks.
Not only is the sheriff married to his sergeant, but the Undersheriff, Christian Smith is married to Dispatch Supervisor and now Deputy Amanda Smith. Deputy Gabriel Alexander is cousins to former Deputy Chris Boston, and was also married to Dispatcher Stephanie Alexander. Deputy Teddy Lenard is married to Misty Lenard.
These marriages make up a substantial, if not a majority, of relations within the JCSO, and pose significant risk to the county, citizens, and individuals to find themselves in the conflict between their family/spouse and their duty to the public and office.
The concern for officer safety should also be taken into consideration, as well. If two deputies are on a call together and it escalates, their reactive behavior in a dangerous situation is going to be different between spouses or family than it would be between typical law enforcement partners.
An Oklahoma arbitrator up held that a rule requiring two married firefighters to work different shifts, therefore it is not unreasonable to expect a policy within Johnston County Sheriff Office to address these issues. To date, no evidence of such a policy has been made public.
Fraternization
Fraternization
Fraternization is even more complex. This term is used to designate employees who are dating or become involved in a romantic relationship with another employee. When that relationship creates the potential for operational, morale or efficiency problems within the agency or results in an individual employee’s negative job performance, or misconduct, it becomes the Sheriff’s duty to intervene.
Deputy Joseph Schanz is in a romantic relationship with Deputy Tiffany Dease, and have not only been on calls together, but have been involved in uses of force together. Such a relationships bolsters the potential to "cover" for one another when misconduct occurs.
Law enforcement agencies typically have policies and procedures to address these situations, often ensuring that the lovers are not working together on the same shift, let alone on the same call for service or in the same use of force incident.
Sheriff Dodd has willfully ignored the potential conflicts that fraternization presents.
Cronyism
Cronyism
As an extension of the nepotism and fraternization within the Johnston County Sheriff Office, it is well known within the community that certain relatives, friends, and associates are treated differently than the general public when it comes to interactions with the Sheriff’s Office and deputies.
Sheriff Dodd has looked the other way while his family and associates break laws and victimize members of the community. The Sheriff’s father-in-law, Rick Orr, and his associates, have trespassed and stolen from landowners within the county and Johnston County Sheriff Office not only refused to investigate these crimes, but has potentially manufactured probable cause in order to arrest victims in an effort to protect these associations.
These connections have led to numerous incidents of the Sheriff and deputies refusing to perform their duties.
WILLFUL NEGLECT OF DUTY & CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATIONS
WILLFUL NEGLECT OF DUTY & CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATIONS
Unconstitutional Search
Unconstitutional Search
On or about September 15, 2021: Sheriff Gary Dodd attempted to access the contents of an arrestee's cellphone without a warrant.
Evidence of his act was caught with the hidden eye software cell phone. The United States Supreme Court case Riley v. California, 573 U.S. 373 (2014), established that law enforcement officers must generally obtain a warrant before searching the digital information on a cell phone seized from an individual who has been arrested.
Showing Contempt for the 1st Amendment:
Showing Contempt for the 1st Amendment:
On or about January 26, 2022, A career Air Force Veteran was exercising his 1st amendment rights outside of a public hospital in Bryan County Oklahoma when he observed Sheriff Gary W. Dodd (from Johnston County). The veteran silently observed and filmed. This short video speaks volumes of how this Sheriff really feels about the US Constitution, by calling someone an "Idiot" for exercising their rights.
Refusing to Provide Police Report(s) to Crime Victims
Refusing to Provide Police Report(s) to Crime Victims
As of July 2024, Sheriff Dodd is the Defendant in a civil suit [Casas v. Dodd et al] alleging he acted contrary to a known duty when he refused to provide police reports to the mother of a six year old crime victim. Fern Smith is representing Sheriff Dodd in the action.
Multiple Violations of Title 310. Oklahoma State Department of Health Chapter 670. City and County Detention Facility Standards
Multiple Violations of Title 310. Oklahoma State Department of Health Chapter 670. City and County Detention Facility Standards
Violation of 310:670-5-1. Admission, release and records
Oklahoma administrative code dictates that each newly admitted inmate shall be permitted to complete at least two (2) local or collect telephone calls during the admission process or after a reasonable length of time as determined by the administrator. These telephone calls shall be documented and an inmate's refusal to make telephone calls shall be documented. Arrestees are often not receiving phone calls in accordance with O.S. 59 § 33-1338.
Violation of 310:670-5-3(i). Supervision of inmates
“(i) The name and telephone number of the practicing attorneys and bonds persons in the area shall be posted conspicuously near the telephone used by inmates. This can be a telephone book.”
Although Johnston County Sheriff Office may post a limited list of bail bondsmen as directed in the administrative code, these lists do not include phone numbers for practicing attorneys.
Violation of 310:670-5-4. Inmate rules, discipline and grievances
“A rule book that contains all chargeable offenses, range of sanctions, and disciplinary procedures is provided to
each inmate upon booking”
Johnston County Jail as administered under Sheriff Gary Dodd, does NOT issue a rule book to each inmate upon booking as prescribed for by law. This inaction and maladministration creates violations of administrative due process when jail staff issues any disciplinary action without providing notice of the administrative rules in advance, resulting in constitutional violations.
Violation of 310:670-5-6 (7)(b) and 310:670-5-6 (14). Safety, sanitary and hygiene standards
“(7) Clean bedding shall be issued to each inmate who is confined overnight in the facility except where indicated by circumstances defined in the facility's policy. A standard issue of bedding shall include: (A) A mattress with a cleanable surface; and (B) Enough clean blankets consistent with existing interior weather conditions.”
Bedding materials being issued upon booking are subpar and not in compliance with the administrative code’s minimum acceptable standards. An arrestee was issued a blanket that was only ½ the size of a standard blanket and had holes in it. Linens of this nature are not “enough” to be consistent with existing interior weather conditions, demonstrating additional violation of 310:670-5-6 (14).
Despite Sheriff Dodd's "Constitutional Obligation" to properly administer the county jail, the Johnston County Jail FAILED INSPECTION in July of 2023 with multiple standards not being met properly.
O.S. 21 § 345. Refusal of Officer to Perform Duty
O.S. 21 § 345. Refusal of Officer to Perform Duty
In 2021, an associate of Sheriff Dodd, conspired with an unknown individual to perform a felony act of violence. The incident resulted in an assault and battery against the intended victim and was reported to the Johnston County Sheriff Office in a timely manner. Johnston County Sheriff Office refused to investigate the criminal conduct. Two protective orders were granted by the Johnston County District Court against one of the conspirators. To date, no investigation has been conducted by the Johnston County Sheriff Office, charges have been filed by the then Johnston County Assistant District Attorney, Fern Smith, office due to their connections with the perpetrator and Sheriff Dodd's personal feelings towards the victims.
O.S. 21 § 343. Other Violation of Official Conduct.
O.S. 21 § 343. Other Violation of Official Conduct.
Utilizing Unmarked Vehicle for Traffic Stops in violation of O.S. 11 § 34-106
“The State of Oklahoma hereby declares and states that the increased number of persons impersonating law enforcement officers by making routine traffic stops while using unmarked cars is a threat to the public health and safety of all the citizens of the State of Oklahoma; therefore it shall be unlawful for any municipal police department to use any vehicle which is not clearly marked as a law enforcement vehicle for routine traffic enforcement”
On or about 01/20/2023 at approximately 19:02 hours, a white unmarked SUV was spotted conducting a traffic stop at an intersection inside Bryan County. No other law enforcement vehicles were present and the white sedan was properly stopped on the shoulder. There was clearly no “immediate threat to human life or property”. Oklahoma Highway Patrol was contacted, the agency did not appear to be aware of any exigency that would justify such a stop. Upon OHP transferring the caller to the Bryan County Dispatch, the unmarked vehicle was identified as belonging to Johnston County Sheriff Office. Sheriff Dodd frequently utilizes the vehicle identified by Bryan County Sheriff's Office. Bryan County Dispatch confirmed that they were not aware of any request for assistance or consent from the Bryan County Sheriff for Sheriff Dodd to make any traffic stops within their jurisdiction at that time.
RECORD AMOUNT OF BRADY LIST INCIDENTS & MULTIPLE USES OF FORCE
RECORD AMOUNT OF BRADY LIST INCIDENTS & MULTIPLE USES OF FORCE
There are currently over one hundred and fifteen (115) entries publicly accessible for the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Many of these entries are for known uses of force, as well as other instances of misconduct within the department.
“RICO” SHERIFF
“RICO” SHERIFF
“routinely arrest and jail individuals pursuant to [...] debt-collection arrest warrants that are based solely on nonpayment.” [4:17-CV-606-TCK-JFJ]
Sheriff Gary Dodd is a named defendant in the Federal Civil Rights action, Graff, et al v. ABERDEEN ENTERPRISES II, INC. et al, (Case 4:17-cv-00606-TCK-JFJ). This is a Civil Rights action arising under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, 18 U.S.C. § 1964(c) (“RICO”), and the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution.
The lawsuit challenges a statewide extortion scheme that jails impoverished Oklahomans, while generating revenue for the Sheriff’s Association, Courts, and a private debt collection agency [Aberdeen Enterprises II, Inc.]. The law suit alleges that these Sheriffs act as the enforcers of the extortion scheme. An amended complaint also details the participation of county judges, court clerks, and cost administrators in this system. READ MORE...
“referral of debt collection to Aberdeen violates the Fourteenth Amendment prohibition against government law enforcement actors . . . having a direct and personal financial stake in the cases under their authority.” [10th Cir. Appellsate Case 21-0531, Published Opinion pg 18].
FAILURE TO MANDATE STATEWIDE COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL BRADYLIST
FAILURE TO MANDATE STATEWIDE COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL BRADYLIST
Gary Dodd has the power and authority via his position as Sheriff to implement the National Brady List platform within Johnston County, by contributing his office's data.
This would ensure fair trials occurred in the manner prescribed when the Supreme Court of the United States created the Brady doctrine, obligating the prosecutor of every case to investigate, gather, and disclose all information about any individual upon whose testimony they will rely.
Oklahoma has ZERO state LEOs or District Attorney offices in compliance
Oklahoma has ZERO state LEOs or District Attorney offices in compliance
with the with the nationwide, public-facing, platform of record: The Brady List;
Attorney Generals, as prosecutors, have ethical obligations and may be held individually accountable under the Rules of Professional Conduct [R.P.C.] for their conduct within the legal system. Violations of these Rules can result in disciplinary actions which may include sanctions, suspension, or disbarment.
Ways to Demand Resignation:
Ways to Demand Resignation:
By Phone: (580) 371-2646
By email: gary.dodd@johnstoncountyoksheriff.org
By Mail: 110 N Capitol Ave, Tishomingo, OK 73460
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