Former Ray County Sheriff Indicted, Accused of Violating Civil Rights of People in Custody

3 former Stanley firefighters indicted after investigation into deleted safety systems

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Three former members of the Stanley Fire Department are facing felony charges after an investigation uncovered deliberate efforts to sabotage the department’s computer systems. The indictments come after a year-long investigation conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation, the Town of Stanley, and the Gaston County District Attorney’s Office. According to authorities, problems surfaced in 2023 after s…

Former Ray County sheriff indicted, accused of violating civil rights of people in custody

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers has been indicted on federal charges. Childers has been charged with violating the civil rights of people in custody, as well as making a false statement. Suspect arrested after Olathe police discover nearly $7k in stolen checks "This news is profoundly troubling and casts a shadow over the integrity of law enforcement," the Ray County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook Wednesday. …

Former Ray County sheriff federally indicted, sheriff’s office says

Former Sheriff Scott Childers was charged and federally indicted for allegedly violating the civil rights of individuals in custody, the sheriff’s office said.

Ray County sheriff responds to indictment of former sheriff

Ray County Sheriff Gary Blackwell has issued a public statement addressing the recent federal indictment of former sheriff Scott Childers. The indictment accuses Childers of making a false statement and violating the civil rights of individuals. Sheriff Blackwell described the charges as “profoundly troubling” and said they “cast a shadow over the integrity of law […] The post Ray County sheriff responds to indictment of former sheriff appeared …