Padgett announces termination

Posted on February 22, 2017

A corrections officer at the Taylor County Jail was fired Monday after a two-week investigation into allegations he had improperly used pepper spray (O.C. spray) against an inmate.

“The allegation of improper use of O.S. spray was sustained. Inconsistencies in a report and statements given by Sgt. Bruce Sherwood were also a factor in his termination,” Sheriff Wayne Padgett said.

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