Federal judge denies qualified immunity for Rusk County deputy involved in lawsuit over 2022 deadly shooting

Federal judge denies qualified immunity for Rusk County deputy involved in lawsuit over 2022 deadly shooting

Iverson argued Randall committed a slew crimes leading up to the altercation, including driving while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia, assault of a pol

Former Rusk County Deputy denied qualified immunity in fatal shooting

A federal judge has denied qualified immunity for former Rusk County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Shane Iverson in the fatal 2022 shooting of a Henderson man.

Insider: Rusk County Deputy Confronts Armed Suspect During Welfare Check

RUSK COUNTY (DrydenWire) – On the evening of December 3, 2024, a Rusk County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a welfare check after Dispatch received a report of a woman feeling unsafe due to the actions of an intoxicated man. The situation escalated when the man, later identified as Todd Meinke, age 56, allegedly pointed a firearm at the Deputy, prompting a tense standoff. Multiple charges including recklessly endangering safety and intentionally …