Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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Blake Hicks

Public safety

Former sheriff’s deputy sentenced to 29 months after beating restrained detainee

Blake Hicks was sentenced Monday after repeatedly punching and kicking a man who’d been tased and who was in handcuffs.

June 25, 2024

Former sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to federal civil rights offense for excessive force

Blake Hicks, 33, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights.

March 7, 2024

Indictment Title On Legal Documents

Former Alabama sheriff’s deputy faces federal charges

Blake Hicks, 33, is the former Elmore County sheriff’s deputy being charged with the federal crime.

November 6, 2023