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Chad Cronkright
Deputy Sheriff
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St. Clair County Sheriff's Office
Active
Status
Compromised
Credibility
Credibility Compromised
Testified to deleting text messages after notification of investigation
Overview
Deputy who testified under oath to deleting text messages AFTER being
notified of the internal investigation. Unlike others who may have
deleted messages before knowing they were relevant, Cronkright deleted
his after he knew an investigation was underway—a particularly troubling
form of evidence destruction.
Background
Role
Chad Cronkright serves as a Deputy Sheriff with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office. He appears in public commendations and court records as part of his official duties.
Public Record
Limited information is currently available regarding Deputy Cronkright’s specific involvement in documented incidents.
Incident Involvement
Present at administrative meetings; deleted evidence
Documented Concerns
- • Deleted text messages AFTER notification of investigation
Credibility Assessment
Credibility Compromised
Deleted text messages after being notified of investigation (sworn testimony).
Evidence handling
Deleted messages after notification of investigation (sworn testimony)
Employment
- Department
- St. Clair County Sheriff's Office
Tags
deputy
evidence-spoliation