Middletown Officer Found Guilty of Dereliction of Duty in Case Involving Juvenile
A Middletown, Ohio police officer, Jamie Patterson, has been found guilty of two counts of dereliction of duty. She was accused of encouraging and allowing a handcuffed 15-year-old in her custody to be whipped with a belt by an adult…
St. Louis, MO, August 3, 2026 —
A Middletown, Ohio police officer, Jamie Patterson, has been convicted of two counts of dereliction of duty. The charges stem from an incident in January where Patterson was accused of encouraging and permitting a handcuffed 15-year-old in her custody to be subjected to corporal punishment by an adult at the teen’s residence.
During her testimony, Patterson stated that she acted in good faith, believing she was recommending corporal punishment as a method to assist the juvenile. She indicated that she had previously advised parents to administer corporal punishment on numerous occasions.
The 15-year-old involved in the incident displayed visible marks resulting from the whipping. Records indicate the teen had a history of behavioral issues and had also experienced abuse.
Patterson is scheduled for sentencing on August 25th. The potential penalties she faces include probation, jail time, and fines.
Story summarized from the original created by Jennifer Edwards Baker, Brenda Ordonez, Gray News staff on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
