What’s more, Judge Dlott believes there may be cause for concern that the tape was potentially altered again after Gray’s OVI trial while it was in the custody of the Butler County Court of Common Pleas. “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. Brockman, please visit our floral store.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. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made the Animal Friends Humane Society. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Februat the funeral home with Chaplain Frank Smith officiating. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Februat the Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and cousin, Chuck Barrett. He leaves behind his loving wife, Peggy Brockman beloved cousin, Charlotte, and other family adoring nieces and nephews Loyal companion, his dog Lexi and countless close co-workers in law-enforcement, and friends. Masonic Lodge and a huge Cincinnati Bengals Fan! Who DEY Mike and rest in peace our brother. Mike was a man of his word… God, Family, Country and would help anyone in need, and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He enjoyed his family, friends and serving the people of his community. Clair Township Police Department until moving on as a Deputy Sheriff for Butler County Sheriff’s Department for majority of his career and teaching at Butler Tech Police Academy in the later. Mike worked for Champion International Security in his early years, became Police Sergeant at St. He graduated from Hamilton Taft High School in 1974 and Miami University in 1976. On August 5, 2000, Mike married Peggy Holland in Hamilton, OH. He was Born in Hamilton, the son of Raymond and Norma (Loheide) Brockman. Age 65 of Hamilton passed away peacefully with his loving wife, family and close friends by his side on February 1, 2022.
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