Clackamas County deputy sentenced for repeatedly punching inmate in face

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A former Clackamas County jail deputy was sentenced on Wednesday after punching an inmate repeatedly in the face in 2023.

JeanaMarie K. Fisher, 45, pleaded guilty to second-degree misconduct and received a sentence that included one-year bench probation, 40 hours of community service and surrendering her law enforcement certification. As part of a plea agreement, first-degree official misconduct and harassment charges were dropped, the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office said.

Officials said surveillance video from July 27, 2023, showed a Clackamas County jail inmate asleep in their holding cell. Fisher entered the cell, attempted to wake up the inmate by shaking them, and then pulled up the outer shirt of the inmate, who was wearing multiple layers.

"The inmate took off a shirt and tossed it to the floor. Fisher stepped forward as the inmate threw another article of clothing underhand which landed on her. Fisher began punching the victim in the face, striking him six times in four seconds," the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office said.

Fisher had been placed on administrative leave since Aug. 3, 2023. After a review by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, the case was independently investigated by the Oregon State Police.

After serving with the sheriff's office since 2015, Fisher was officially discharged from her role on Feb. 7, 2025, officials said.