Monty Goodwin
Service Record
Blaine County Oklahoma Sheriff's Office
| Rank | Deputy. Demoted.[1] |
| Salary | $35,538 (2021)[2] |
| Last Known Status | Separated |
Watonga Oklahoma Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | Ended August 21, 2024.[3] |
| Last Known Status | Terminated[3] |
Incident Reports
2024 Detention of Minor
On June 2, 2024, Goodwin responded to a call from a woman who had trouble handling her autistic son, who had threatened family members and himself.[3][4]
Goodwin tried to roll the son over and punched him in the face three times. Officers claimed that the son tried to hit officers and bit one, which was not seen in the video.[3]
Part of the incident was captured on Goodwin's body-worn camera before it dislodged.[3]
Response Timeline
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) opened an investigation.[3]
On August 21, 2024, Goodwin was fired.[3]
On November 6, 2024, Goodwin was reinstated.[5]
The OSBI completed their investigation, which would have supported possible assault and battery charges against Goodwin.[6]
Goodwin resigned.[7]
The District Attorney declined to file charges, citing a lack of "sufficient evidence of criminal intent to sustain a conviction".[6]
2024 Detainment of John Sexton
On July 4, 2024, Sexton and his son were stopped by Goodwin and another officer while walking early in the morning. An officer demanded identification, which Sexton claimed that he wasn't carrying.[8]
Goodwin slammed Sexton to the ground and handcuffed him.[9][10]
After a warrant check, Sexton was released.[4]
The incident was captured on officers' body-worn cameras.[8]
Response Timeline
The OSBI completed their investigation.[1]
In August 2024, Blaine County District Attorney's Office declined to file charges against Goodwin.[1]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Chantelle Navarro, Blaine County DA declines to file criminal charges against Watonga police officer in use of force case, KOCO, 2024-08-12
- ↑ Monty Goodwin, Blaine County, govSalaries
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Addison Kliewer, Watonga police officer at center of 2 use-of-force investigations fired, KOCO, 2024-08-21
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Dale Denwalt, Watonga reeling after officer's viral use-of-force investigations fracture community, The Oklahoman, 2024-08-22
- ↑ Chantelle Navarro, Watonga police officer reinstated after being fired amid 2 use-of-force investigations, KOCO, 2024-11-27
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Chantelle Navarro, Former Watonga police officer under investigation for punching autistic teen will not face charges, KOCO, 2025-04-15
- ↑ Connie Burcham, Cop Avoids Charges Again, Watonga Republican, 2025-04-16
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Chantelle Navarro, Body camera video shows Watonga man slammed to the ground by police during morning walk with son, KOCO, 2024-07-23
- ↑ Chantelle Navarro, OSBI investigates Watonga officer's use of force after struggle with autistic child, KOCO, 2024-08-19
- ↑ Chantelle Navarro, OSBI turns Watonga use of force case over to DA's office, KOCO, 2024-08-08
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