Sandusky County jail guards sexually exploited naked woman
Jan 31
2012
Three jailers sexually exploited a naked, schizophrenic inmate while she was locked for six hours in a jail cell flooded with urine and water, according to information in a police investigation.
Sandusky County jail guards Frank Kaiser, Charlie Pump and Joshua Smith are on paid leave pending the outcome of disciplinary hearings stemming from the Jan. 10 incident.
The 21-year-old woman remains in the Sandusky County jail without bond.
Fremont police arrested the 5-foot, 100-pound woman Jan. 10 for falsely accusing her ex-fiance of phone harassment, according to police.
She appeared in court that morning and threatened to kill herself when she was taken back to the jail, according to a 43-page report by Fremont police Sgt. Dean Bliss, who investigated allegations against the three guards at the request of Sheriff Kyle Overmyer.
The report, made public Monday, unveils lurid details of the alleged interactions between the mentally ill woman and the guards.
Over those six hours, Kaiser, Pump and Smith played varying roles interacting with the woman as she masturbated and performed sexual acts on herself, according to statements the men’s coworkers made to investigators.
Bliss’s report describes a “frenzy” atmosphere where the guards watched the woman masturbate. At least one of the guards encouraged the woman to “get on all fours” and show them her genitals.
Because Sandusky County prosecutor Thomas Stierwalt redacted the names of Kaiser, Pump and Smith from the report, it’s impossible to tell which guard did what.
The activity continued on and off for hours, until nightshift supervisor Capt. Matthew Bender arrived to work. At that point the woman’s cell was finally cleaned and a female guard complained about how the three men had treated the inmate.
The inmate herself told Bender what happened that afternoon — how she’d been left naked in her cell while the guards talked “dirty” to her and encouraged her to masturbate.
“Deputies from the previous shift were watching her from the window naked in the cell and were encouraging her to ‘touch herself,’” Bender said in a written statement to jail supervisor Tom Fligor. “(The inmate) advised she was a stripper and was not shy, so she complied with their requests and proceeded to masturbate in their presence.
“In my opinion, this is totally ridiculous, uncalled for and very unprofessional,” Bender’s report stated. “If (the inmate) was ‘going off’ she should have been placed in a suicide gown and placed in the restraint chair, not left naked for personal pleasure for many hours.”
While Bliss’ report provides the name of the inmate, the Register does not identify victims of sexual misconduct.
Pick up Tuesday's Register for the full story, and also be sure to check out the PDFs below to read the full investigative report. Read a previous story on this issue here.
PLEASE NOTE: The investigative report contains graphic language and descriptions that may offend some readers.

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07:22 PM
abcdefg12345 says
Freedom 12 As a matter of fact she has been diagnosed and as a matter of fact it really isn't true harassment unless the victim really feels threatened or scared and if you had a clue about the history of the accuser you would know that he is the guilty one. She may be guilty of calling his phone repeatedly but that is the only thing she has done. Nothing to deserve what she has got.
07:14 PM
abcdefg12345 says
HalRley44 I would rather be related to someone that has a mental illness like this young girl than to someone like you that shows no compassion for people with a disabilty. If this was your child, sister or even a friend maybe you wouldn't be acting this way. I am done commenting on you because you should be reading books on civil rights, mental illness and human compassion instead of wasting your time here where you obviously do not have a clue.
07:08 PM
abcdefg12345 says
Freedom12 -You honestly believe that telephone harassment makes you a criminal? The girl was in a state of hypermania when she made those calls because of the actions of her accuser. She has been sexually, physically, financially, mentally abused by this ex-boyfriend for 3 years and had made several attempts to press charges against him had even showed police her marks and bruises but sadly was afraid of this man because of this threats for retaliation against her and her family. This young lady is not hardly a criminal just a very battered women who needs help. Post traumatic stress has caused this poor girl to have alot of mental issues and she does have a long road ahead of her, hopefully she can get the help she needs and remain compliant with treatment. She is a very intelligent girl and led a completely normal life until she made the wrong choice with this so-called ex boyfriend. She had a moment of weakness at the jail and they preyed on her weakness. They are to serve and protect whether criminal or not. That is their job and if they can't perform their duties appropriately they need to be replaced.
06:45 PM
abcdefg12345 says
CatsAreTheBest; You need to read a book on mental illness before you judge people. When it comes to kitty litter I may listen to you but beyond that you have no clue!!!!!!
06:39 PM
abcdefg12345 says
You really should not judge people with a mental illness. Also do you eat out of that nasty mouth of yours?
09:13 AM
Mum-of-One says
Schizophrenia is a complex brain disorder. It can affect the ability to think clearly, manage feelings, make decisions, and relate to other people.
02:20 AM
HaRley44 says
Santown resident ....one word sums up your response...what? I already said it was unprofessional and fire them and move on. But exploited is a stretch for someone who strips for a living did ALL that sexual behavior on her own free will no one forced her to say the sexual things that all witnesses verify she said so why should we feel sorry for a slut who wanted attention and got it...I don't think it's right that this activity is being done in our county tax ran facilities and they deserve to be fired but a girl who makes paper penises telling the guards how she's not shy strips ,voluntary gets naked and tells the guard she wants to do him is hardly a exploited woman. She was about to throw feces ok I'm sorry but that is an out of control inmate acting up and being a slut Because that's what she does for a living...said it herself ...and yes the guards are wrong but I don't feel bad for her plenty of other women got processed at that jail and nothing like that happened so that says a lot to me.
11:04 PM
tonto says
Once this is over and IF ALL IS TRUE, those deputies need to go to jail. I wonder if their phones were looked at, to see if they texted or sent photos to friends. Someone asked about the female deputy, she would have been in the female section and wouldn't have been able to leave unless the entire jail was locked down . That should have been done, until the woman was put in the chair. Most of the Correction Deputies are not Law Enforcement Deputies. Training for Correction Deputies is abount 3 weeks long, and training for Law Enforcement Deputies is over 6 months.
07:28 PM
sandtown resident says
Hey Rley44 you forgot 1 thing this girl is in JAIL if she wants to drink a beer that would be ok shes 21 maybe she might want to smoke a cig shes over 18 no problem right if she wanted to listen to music i bet she wouldnt be able to do that but a 21 year old blonde wants to masturbate alright the 3 stoogies OK d that shes in jail dummy you dont put yopur socks on without permission in a real jail and after the lack of proffesionalism and lack of leadership how do WE know mr. jones died here that Rley44 DIED for the same reason this female inmate was exploited makes me sick
03:57 PM
CatsAreTheBest says
Sarah you still havent proved to me that you know what you are talking about. I simply mentioned the tv shows because I figured it would be an easy way for you to gain more knowledge. Since you lacked the common knowledge that any type of firearms are never carried into any correction facitlity. You should be the one who takes up stand up comedy. When you say that when people put on uniforms it gives people an upper edge is funny. So when workers at walmart or any other retail shops puts on their uniform they can make anybody do anything. So if I was the victim I would never leave the house then because everywhere you go there is always somebody wearing a uniform. Who knows what else people in uniforms can supposedly make her do. Once again read the report she started pleasuring herself when she heard one of the guards voice and she thought it was attractive by her own admission. Nobody forced her to do it.
01:12 PM
freedom12 says
Remember it is Law Enforcement who protects us from criminals like this woman who the Sandusky Register is making look like a Respectable resident. Fact she is a criminal!
11:46 AM
HaRley44 says
And there not cops....just county jail guards smh well they were fire them and move on
11:39 AM
HaRley44 says
Listen the girl is an adult masturbated to get attention whether she was egged on or not. She is 21 years old ..an adult and no one forced her to do anything she didn't want to do . Of course it's unprofessional but adults do what they want. If your being disorderly and won't stop you WILL get arrested. Personally I don't think this is earth shattering and these guards are guilty of being men and as far ad this girls mental status anyone can say they suffer from schizophrenia as an excuse. I read the report the girl sounds like she is a slut who was trying to get arise out of the guards SHE took her clothes off SHE made the comments and masturbated ( which last time I checked was a voluntary action) so why is she " poor girl" now. She's a poor slut who obviously has problems but she acted the way SHE chose to. Yeah I bet they were laughing at her sounds like she really made a fool of herself I'd be really embarrassed if I was related to her or ever dated her
09:42 AM
SimpleEnough says
Sandtown, The Jones incident IMO was brought upon himself and his family, the boy was in deep trouble especially as he was now commiting a felony in possesion of a firearm, could things been done different,well everything after the fact could be done different, but at that time that was the course of action to take. As for the behavior, lack of proffesionalism etc, etc by the CO's I hope they recieve the punishment they deserve and whom their family are should not come into play.....
06:38 AM
Woody Hayes says
Sandtown:
And things are OK in Sandumpy that you can throw rocks?
12:19 AM
sandtown resident says
How could sandusky county get anymore out of control not only do they have the jones investigation where deputies shoot their citizens they turn the county jail into a strip club and exploit a misdemeanor violator this sheriffe should be totally ashamed of himself makes me sick
10:47 PM
Peninsula Pundit says
You probably said the same thing about the gestapo, freedom.
Freedom. What a misnomer. When the po-po gets ahold of you, freedom is the 1st thing you lose.
Then, much like this poor 21 year old, not much more than a child herself, you are forced to surrender your dignity as a person.
The police are supposed to protect and serve. These hooligans did neither.
And you defend them.
The only thing about your moniker that is accurate is the '12'.
That's your IQ.
10:34 PM
DGMutley says
SimpleEnough,
05:43 PM
SimpleEnough says
Freedom12, What about the accounts by the female CO and the oncoming shift captain's account of what he saw and heard by the CO's he was relieving? I seriously question what you are basing your post upon as it doesn't make sense based upon the information provided in the reports.
04:43 PM
freedom12 says
It is so sad that the community is taking the words of this woman against these officers. Questions for the alledged victim?
Has she been diganosed or are we taking her word for it?
Why did she quit taking her medicine.
I FOR ONE WILL NEVER BACK A CRIMINAL OVER LAW ENFORCEMENT
05:27 PM
SimpleEnough says
DGMutley & Dick Tracy, I must be reading a different FPD Arrest record than you are for these reasons.
I will not defend these Moron's, I'm sure everyone is in CYA mode and I hope all responsible players recieve the punishment they deserve, it is a black mark against all those who do the right thing day in and day out.
11:39 AM
DickTracey says
Obviously, one of the three stooges should have made a call, to their boss, or mental health professionals.
They obviously lost all control of the inmate, when she immediately started trashing the cell, flooding it, writing on the walls, urinating, deficating, and masturbating.
If those are not signs, for one of them, to pick up a phone and get some help to gain control, what are?
What else exactly did she have to do before one of these guys did something to gain control of the situation?
They obviously did not want to gain control, because they were in a "frenzy" using her for their entertainment.
I feel like a dog picked up on the street, would be treated better at the dog pound than this poor girl was.
11:24 AM
Woody Hayes says
Does anyone know who makes the call to take someone to Toledo Crisis Center vs going to jail? Just wondering.
11:18 AM
DickTracey says
DGMutley, You are correct, during the initial arrest this girl was simply exhibiting her symptoms of schizophrenia, which are delusions, hallucinations and erratic behavoir. IMO the arresting officer was quick to judge without finding out the sorce of the crazy behavoir.
As far as I am concerned, this poor girl who already is a victim of a mental illness, fell prey to both law enforcement agencies, that both did an injustice to her.
I feel like this is a typical case of falling through the cracks, and everybody just passing the buck, so they do not have to deal with it. Very sad.
I find it interesting that in six hours, the three stooges, could not make contact with her family to get her medication, but WKYC came intoa strange town and immediately found the family and talked to them.
10:52 AM
Truth or Dare says
Hey PB&J; You have kids? Cause if ya do and birthed them yourself, then you would be aware that it is possible for someone who, hypothetically speaking of course, was diagnosed as a, let's say, "normal", and I use that word loosely, a stable individual prior to giving birth, after giving birth can fall into the pits of Post Partum Depression, right?! If so, count yourself fortunate you didn't have the displeasure of experiencing serious PPD, and women should understand that even mild depression can/will take place afterwards. There are many cases where a normally stable new Mother, who due to severe PPD has killed their newborn child.
The brain is an an intricate machine, it's what keeps your body alive, and when it's not hitting on all cylinders can throw one for a loop! Just ask this young gal. As one suffering from Schizophrenia, it's a guarantee she also suffers/experiences probably deep depression! Depression, from mild to severe, and other Mental Disorders happen because of a chemical imbalance within the brain. For women, that means there is the possiblity of mild to major hormonal imbalance not only during, but also after giving birth. This is a topic that has received more attention in a serious clinical manner only over the last couple decades, if that long.
How bout all these folks in important, powerful positions, especially those within LE and the Judicial System, whether elected, appointed, hired, whatever, howbout they just start being as open, honest, as fair as they ask us to be? Now that would earn them their due respect, even admiration! As far as I'm concerned, personally, should there be any charges, even Civil, and they are found guilty, they should be prosecuted and punished to the fullest extent of the law. No more, no less.
10:48 AM
DGMutley says
I've re-read the Fremont's Police Dept's incident report a couple times and I still come to my original conclusion that she shouldn't have been charged.
09:59 AM
DickTracey says
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DickTracey says
The report that WKYC was reading from is right here, and has been for 2 days, all 44 pages. The two quotes WKYC used from the report can be found on pages 18 and 21.
The investigation is ongoing. The inmate has not even been interviewed in person, as stated on page 22, because she was in Toledo being evaluated. The statements she made in her written report have not been confirmed, but they are attached to the 44 pages.
Since everyone invovled agrees that the three stooges were all on the cell phones while they were supposed to be working, I am sure that those records will be subpoenaed and that will take some time.
Let's say hypothetically, they get phone records back and you got one of the three stooges bragging in a text to his buddy that "he told her to get down on all fours" and she did. That would back up the inmates claims,and case over.
This is far from over, and they have not been cleared.
07:39 AM
SarahTonin says
Thanks for the correction Woody. I watched the news last night at 11 and they said that an independant investigation had cleared all involved of any wrongdoing. Go figure!
07:06 AM
Truth or Dare says
Yep, made WKYZ Channel 3 News bright and early this morning! The Newscaster read a statement made, can't remember who it was by though. It was stated that "the Deputies did nothing more than act inappropriatley", and what went on was referred to as "Locker-room talk".
Hey Freedom 12; "She chose to do it herself"? What part of Schizophrenic , let alone coerrcion don't you understand.? Not being of SOUND MIND, off of and asking for her meds explains her bizarre behaviour. This young gal needed help, but instead of help and according to WKYZ News, this young woman was "Sexually Exploited". Guess ya gotta be a big TV station, rather than a samll burb Newspaper to be able to use the words "sexually exploited"?! FYI - Expoit (verb) - To make use of selfishly or unethically. Sounds like what they tried to do by initially refusing to release the investigative report, let alone the treatment she received, or I should say the lack of comapassion and understanding that should've been shown!
By the way Freedom, you continue to rant that those of us that are disgusted by this are defending criminals, and it seems that we should pretty much blindly trust LE. Being charged with something is just that, a charge, it doesn't imply guilt, remember? Or does that just apply to those that consider themselves to be "pillars of sociiety"? As if they don't break the law, right? Pleeeeeeeese! Just look around, pay attention to the reality of our world! That's why BS like this goes on, cause those pillars are too busy covering each others arse! You're new here, folks that are being charged and find themselves in the newspaper, are tore apart here, not even given a chance, and on a daily basis! Kinda different when the shoe is on the other foot, eh? This my friend is the epitomy of HYPOCRISY, which does nothing more than earn you the lack of trust you and those like you so adamantly demand!
Anyone here know if you can get a copy of that investigative report? Cause if ya can get your hands on it, I would like a few. On behalf of a young woman who is mentally ill, who has been unethically treated by LE just one county over, who definately needs help, rather than exploitation, and for Society as a whole, I will be forwarding it along w/newspaper articles regarding this situation to the Columbus, Oh. ACLU and other appropriate Advocacey groups.
04:32 AM
pntbutterandjelly says
Psychological testing should be mandatory (yes...another "mandate") before law enforcement officers, politcians and other "people of power" are allowed to hold their postions. I also feel it should be made a mandatory requirement before people are allowed to create our most precious and valuable natural rescource...children.
Mandates, laws, rules and regulations are a necessary "evil" due to mankind's own deeply imbedded or self-wrought penchant for sinful, disdainful and other wise anti-societal acts. It's a sad fact that many among us are unable or unwilling to self-impose a morality that necessitates laws. Therefore when those established laws governing our behavior are broken they need to be enforced with all due impact. To do less is to enable the cancerous growth to manifest itself.
I'll say again, "When anyone who is paid with taxpayer-generated money breaks the law...they need to be punsihed at a much higher level than the average lay person." Examples need to be set...not ignored.
(Barney Fife on steroids gets his jollies with Betty Mae Crochet while Andy slept at his desk.) (What, really, would Auntie say?)
11:59 PM
DickTracey says
Hey FREEDOM12, where are you?? Too busy trolling facebbok for girls that are DTF, to come back on here and defend yourself??
I just wanted to tell you that I did actually RE-read the report, and I wanted to point out that on page 22 of the 44 page report, Sgt Bliss states,
"ALL OF THE DEPUTIES, spoke that (blank) shows a lack of leadership when in charge, is LAZY and is constantly on his cell phone."
Those are not the words of a crazy woman/criminal/inmate. Those are the words of his friends/comrades/fellow employees.
So what were you saying about "respecting" the "hardworking" law enforcement officers?
"Constantly on his cell phone", great, I can't wait to read these transcripts of his texts! If he (you) were embarassed by this report, wait until the next one comes out!
freedom12, AKA one of the three stooges! Brand new commenter, creates a screen name to come on here and defend himself. Who else would?
10:28 PM
SimpleEnough says
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reddirt says
I just read the Fremont Police Department investigative report. Three words come to mind: degrading, disgusting and dismissal.
I applaud Captain Matthew Bender and the other correctional staff for returning some sensibility and order to the jail the afternoon of these despicable events.
Any deputy who came forward with information that will prevent this type of behaivor from happening in the future has displayed courage, integrity and the metal we want to see in the men and woman who wear the badge/star. They deserve our respect. The others do NOT!
Sheriff Overymer, Chief Deputy Hirt and Major Fligor...c'mon man.
09:13 PM
sandtown resident says
The real disappointment is we enpowered these pithetic animals we the public authorized the control that they used against us or another citizen and of course they have family in law enforcement and in the prosecutors office the father in the prosecutors office should be suspended immediately no questions asked this whole thing makes me sick
08:06 PM
Darwin's choice says
Their charges would be "gross sexual imposition". They all need to be charged!
07:51 PM
huronres1 says
@freedom12 - you make me want to puke! Hold your hands out.
07:29 PM
big_d says
For all the people defending the deputies I pose this question, especially the fathers of daughters: Would you feel differently if it was your daughter that this had happened to?
06:57 PM
SimpleEnough says
WTF! have heard from two seperate sources that the Sheriff has been suspended?
05:52 PM
Woody Hayes says
Sarah:
Fremont PD would have to drop the charges, the were the inital arresting office.
05:40 PM
SarahTonin says
Thank you for the definition! I re-read the report and there is no question that such acts were committed against this woman. The criminals here are clearly the guards!
By the way, she was arrested for falsely accusing her ex fiancee of telephone harrassment and making false alarms. I would bet that they are busy trying to blunt what could be a HUGE lawsuit! This woman may never have to work another day in her life!
05:08 PM
czechurself says
Weeelllll...... freedom12,
vouyerism is sexual assault. So even if she admitted to performing sexual acts or partaking in lewd behavior that was observed by jail guards, they are guilty of sexually assaulting the inmate.
Sexual harrassment is any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or any verbal (or physical) conduct of sexual nature. According to reports the jail guards have admitted to asking to her to "touch herself" and other vulgar requests. Sexual harrassment manifests itself in subtle ways including sexually suggestive comments.
05:40 PM
alexcrosscountry says
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04:45 PM
DickTracey says
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freedom12 says
FYI, Read the reports this criminal was not forced to masterbate. She did on her own free will. You people always choose to defend criminals which makes me sick.
04:18 PM
What the . . . says
I am an avid supporter of law enforcement, but I also believe that law enforcement officers should be held to a higher standard of conduct because of the position of trust and responsibility that they hold and should be appropriately disciplined or punished for a breach of that trust. On first blush, it does not appear that all of the officers in this case lived up to that standard of conduct, and if so, appropriate action should be taken. However, I still don't understand the problem the Sandusky Register has with objectively reporting news involving law enforcement. For example, the Register's headline in this case reads: "SANDUSKY COUNTY JAIL GUARDS SEXUALLY EXPLOITED NAKED WOMAN," while the Fremont News-Messenger headline reads: "INMATE SAYS DEPUTY ENCOURAGED SEX ACTS." Now you tell me which publication looks more like a "news" publication reporting the facts objectively, and which is more like a supermarket tabloid with sensationalistic headlines and reporting.
Objectivity is a significant principle of journalistic professionalism. Journalistic objectivity can refer to fairness, disinterestedness, factuality, and nonpartisanship, but most often encompasses all of these qualities.
03:59 PM
DickTracey says
freedom12, you might need to educate your self on sexual assault. I will make it easier on you!
Definition
Sexual assault takes many forms including attacks such as rape or attempted rape, as well as any unwanted sexual contact or threats. Usually a sexual assault occurs when someone touches any part of another person's body in a sexual way, even through clothes, without that person's consent. Some types of sexual acts which fall under the category of sexual assault include forced sexual intercourse (rape), sodomy (oral or anal sexual acts), child molestation, incest, fondling and attempted rape. Sexual assault in any form is often a devastating crime. Assailants can be strangers, acquaintances, friends, or family members. Assailants commit sexual assault by way of violence, threats, coercion, manipulation, pressure or tricks. Whatever the circumstances, no one asks or deserves to be sexually assaulted.
03:44 PM
DickTracey says
These " hard working"," highly respected" guards, should have put her in a restraint chair, cleaned out the cell, and contacted the proper mental health experts.
But no, what fun would that be, they couldn't see her naked, and they wanted to make sure she had both hands available so she could draw a picture of a penis out of ketchup and lick it up.
It would be too much work to mop up her mess, so, let's let her make more of a mess, and we will let the next shift clean it up!
Do you know what this reminds me of? When I would hire a teenager to babysit and I came home and my house would be trashed! I would yell at my kids and they would tell me, "but he dared us to do it", but "he lasughed when we did that". Regardless, I had to pay the babysitter and clean up the mess!!
The problem here is, these guys are not teenagers, babysitting. They are suposed to be trained professionals! Doctors, nurses and orderlies see naked patients of all shapes and sizes, and they don't get giddy and create a "frenzy" of excitement.
I can't wait to see the cell phone records, and the transcripts from all their text messages, from when they were "working so hard". You know these guys had to be bragging to their buddies about babysitting a naked inmate! Judging from the personal files,I would not be surprised if they took pics on their cell phones, too.
03:39 PM
freedom12 says
Sexual Assualt is when you force somebody to have sexual intercourse. This is not sexual assualt and THEY SHOULD BE CHARGED FOR NOTHING This woman was not touched by any of them.
03:33 PM
freedom12 says
If these people are fired there should be a protest because of the injustice that was done to them by the Sandusky Register. I beleve Law enforcement over a criminal. If you ever need to call the cops or Sandusky County Sheriff I hope you remember the hatred you are posting here.