Investigation of a Faribault County jailer costing nearly $2,500 may have been completed sooner than previously reported. In a Tripleanews.com story published Sept. 28, Sheriff Mike Gormley was quoted as saying, “It’s not wrapped up yet, it takes time.” But, according to County Auditor/treasurer Darren Esser, an investigator hired to look into possible misconduct by […]
Continue ReadingA Faribault County jailer has been cleared of any wrongdoing or misconduct following an investigation that took more than two months. “The allegations were not substantiated,” says County Attorney Kathryn Karjala. “There are no criminal charges pending nor planned against correctional officer Tara Sunken.” An investigation was launched after Chief Deputy Scott Adams learned that […]
Continue ReadingFaribault County’s sheriff cannot release information on an investigation involving a current jailer. “I’ve been instructed to tell you that you’ll need to contact the county attorney,” says Sheriff Mike Gormley. Tripleanews.com has submitted a Data Request form to County Attorney Kathryn Karjala. “Due to the holiday, I will likely not get to processing this […]
Continue ReadingA Faribault County jailer remains on the job as an probe into possible misconduct continues. Earlier this month, the County Attorney’s Office gave the Sheriff’s Department information regarding a jailer mentioned during the assault investigation of a Blue Earth Area football player. “It’s not wrapped up yet, it takes time,” says Sheriff Mike Gormley. “I’m […]
Continue ReadingFaribault County prosecutors have finally given the Sheriff’s Department information related to a jailer mentioned during the assault investigation of a Blue Earth Area football player. Chief Deputy Scott Adams tells Tripleanews.com that Sheriff Mike Gormley is examining the documents. “He is reviewing the transcripts and may ask for more information,” says Adams. “Any internal […]
Continue ReadingTurns out that the actions of two Faribault County law officers during the 2014 crash of a Blue Earth police car weren’t questioned, after all. According to an Albert Lea Police Department detective’s report, jailer Tara Sunken backed into the squad car on April 20 while driving with a suspended license and causing $3,000 in […]
Continue ReadingFor a Faribault County jailer, it’s not the first time they have been mentioned in an investigation. Chief Deputy Scott Adams tells Tripleanews.com the Sheriff’s Department sought an internal investigation following release of a report involving alleged misconduct by a Blue Earth police officer more than five years ago. Adams would not comment on the […]
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