Sean Grayson
Service Record
Pawnee Illinois Police Department
| Rank | Officer (part-time)[1] |
| Dates of Service | August 11, 2020 - July 26, 2021.[1] |
| Last Known Status | Separated |
Grayson claimed that left PPD as he "[wanted] to be a full time" officer.[2]
Kincaid Illinois Police Department
| Rank | Officer (part-time)[1] |
| Dates of Service | February 4, 2021 - May 18, 2021[1] |
| Last Known Status | Separated |
Grayson claimed that he left KPD as his "hours were cut".[2] The KPD Chief stated that Grayson was let go after he refused to live within 10 miles of the town, as was required.[3]
Virden Illinois Police Department
| Rank | Officer (part-time)[1] |
| Dates of Service | May 20, 2021 - December 31, 2021[1] |
| Last Known Status | Separated |
Grayson claimed that he left VPD as he "[wanted] to be a full time" officer.[2] A VPD supervisor reported that Grayson did not resign, but "just stopped covering shifts".[3]
Auburn Illinois Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | July 20, 2021 - May 1, 2022[1] |
| Last Known Status | Resigned[2] |
Grayson's application with APD acknowledged his DUI arrests.[2]
Logan County Illinois Sheriff's Office
| Rank | Deputy |
| Dates of Service | May 1, 2022 - April 28, 2023[1] |
| Last Known Status | Resigned[4] |
When the LCSO conducted a background check, the APD expressed concern that Grayson was too aggressive.[4]
Sangamon County Illinois Sheriff's Office
| Rank | Deputy |
| Dates of Service | May 1, 2023 - July 17, 2024[1] |
| Last Known Status | Terminated[5] |
Incident Reports
2015 DUI
This incident occurred before Grayson was a police officer.
On August 6, 2015, Grayson was cited for a headlight violation.[6]
Response Timeline
Grayson was charged with misdemeanors for DUI and DUI with a blood alcohol content of 0.08%.[7]
On May 2, 2016, Grayson pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI. The other charge was dropped. Grayson paid a fine and was required to attend DUI school.[7]
2016 DUI
On July 23, 2016, Grayson was cited for an improper lane change and driving on a suspended license.[8][9]
Response Timeline
Grayson was charged with misdemeanor DUI.[10]
On April 7, 2017, Grayson pleaded guilty and was fined.[10]
2022 Vehicle Pursuit
In about September 2022, Grayson attempted to stop a vehicle for failure to signal a turn. The vehicle fled and Grayson pursued, reaching speeds of 60mph in a 30mph zone. Grayson was ordered to call off the pursuit. Grayson turned off his lights and siren, but continued "to keep the truck in sight" at speeds over 100mph. Grayson struck a deer, which ended the pursuit.[4]
The incident was captured on Grayson's in-vehicle camera.
Response Timeline
Supervisors said that Grayson needed "additional traffic stop training, report writing training, high stress decision making classes, and needs to read, understand and discuss issued Logan County Sheriff’s Office Policy".[11]
2023 Interference
In March 2023, an officer was investigating a custody dispute over Grayson's nephews. Grayson arrived, showed his badge, yelled at the officer, and called the police chief and mayor.[4]
2024 Death of Sonya Massey
On July 6, 2024, Massey called 911 concerns of a prowler in her home. Grayson and another officer responded and contacted Massey in her home. During their conversation, Massey moved to her stove to turn off a pot of boiling water. The second officer ordered Massey to move "away from your hot steaming water", but Massey stated, "I rebuke you in the name of Jesus". Grayson threated to shoot Massey "in the f**king face" as he drew his firearm. Massey apologized and lifted the pot. Grayson fired, striking Massey.[2]
Massey died.[2]
Grayson activated his body-worn camera after the shooting.[2]
The incident was captured on officers' body-worn cameras.[2]
Response Timeline
The Illinois State Police (ISP) opened an investigation.[2]
On July 17, 2024, the state's attorney for Sangamon County stated that the ISP investigation "does not support a finding that... Grayson was justified in his use of deadly force".[2]
Grayson was fired as he "did not act as trained or in accordance with our standards".[5]
On July 17, 2024, a grand jury indicted Grayson on three counts of first-degree murder, one count of aggravated battery with a firearm, and one count of official misconduct.[12][2]
Grayson pleaded not guilty.[2]
Grayson's certification was suspended.[2]
On July 22, 2024, the ISP released the body-worn camera video.[2]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Sean P Grayson, Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 Emma Tucker, What we know about the deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911 for help, CNN, 2024-07-24
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Farrah Anderson, U.S. Army dismissed deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey for serious misconduct, St. Louis Public Radio, 2024-07-24
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Beth Hundsdorfer, Grayson’s behavior in Logan County led superior to ask, ‘How are you still employed with us?’, Capitol News Illinois, 2024-07-26
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Facebook post, Sangamon County Sheriff's Office, 2024-07-17
- ↑ 2015TR3672 GRAYSON, SEAN P II, Macoupon County Court
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 2015DT117 GRAYSON, SEAN P II, Macoupon County Court
- ↑ 2016TR3732 GRAYSON, SEAN P, Macoupon County Court
- ↑ 2016TR3733 GRAYSON, SEAN P, Macoupon County Court
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 2016DT118 GRAYSON, SEAN P, Macoupon County Court
- ↑ Deputy who killed Sonya Massey was removed from the Army, had DUIs and needed ‘high stress decision’ classes, records show, CNN, 20204-07-27
- ↑ Sangamon County Sheriff's Office July 6, 2024 OIS Incident, Illinois State Police, 2024-07-22
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