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Joshua Goodrich
Former Deputy Sheriff
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St. Clair County Sheriff's Office
Former
Status
Overview
Former deputy who received a text from Captain Pohl at 5:44 PM on
November 6, 2022—just hours after the arrest—informing him of Marc King’s
drunk driving arrest. This demonstrates how quickly news spread through
informal channels. According to testimony, Goodrich told Pohl that Marc
“was super drunk.” Identified in federal court opinion as a source.
Background
Role in Key Incidents
Deputy Goodrich is a deputy with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office.
November 2022 OWI Incident
Deputy Goodrich’s involvement in the November 6, 2022 OWI arrest incident is documented through deposition testimony:
- Received a text message from Captain Matthew Pohl at 5:44 PM on November 6, 2022
- The text informed him of Deputy Marc King’s OWI arrest
- This communication demonstrates how quickly information about the arrest spread through informal department channels
Significance
The text message from Captain Pohl to Deputy Goodrich is significant because:
- Timing: Sent at 5:44 PM on the day of the arrest
- Informal Channels: Information spread through personal contacts rather than official reporting
- Pattern of Conduct: Part of broader pattern of command staff informing friends about the arrest
- Evidentiary Value: Referenced in Captain Pohl’s deposition (Page 200) as evidence of communications
Source
This information comes from Captain Matthew Pohl’s deposition testimony regarding his communications on November 6, 2022.
Incident Involvement
Received text from Pohl within hours of arrest
Employment
- Department
- St. Clair County Sheriff's Office
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