LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Nelson County Sheriff is facing a whistleblower lawsuit, claiming he punished a detective who reported a supervisor for breaking the law.
The complaint alleges the chief deputy of the sheriff's office illegally sold three vehicles from a Nelson County evidence warehouse. They were sold privately, not in a public auction, and at less than market value.
According to court records, when Drug Task Force Detective Ian Justice reported the sales, Sheriff Ray Pineiora retaliated against him and Detective Will Purdom by pulling them off the task force and forbidding them from working any overtime.
The detectives are now suing for damages, including lost wages.
Pineiora declined a request to comment Friday evening.
This story may be updated.
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