City, cop face misconduct allegations in federal lawsuit

By: Mallory Kruml

Outlets: Port Townsend Leader

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 775

Last Updated: 3 days, 6 hours ago

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Port Townsend resident Jacobb Markel has sued the City of Port Townsend and police officer Patrick Fudally in federal court, alleging Fudally unlawfully entered his home without a warrant and arrested him after an attempted traffic stop in 2023.

The lawsuit, filed June 30 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Tacoma, also alleges that the city, despite notice of prior complaints, allegations and warning signs involving Officer Fudally, failed …

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