Tag: Officer Misconduct: Page 39

Patrol

Houston TV Station Airs Controversial Arrest Video

In June, four of the seven officers involved in the March 24 arrest of Chad Holley were indicted on charges of misdemeanor oppression and violation of civil rights of a prisoner.

February 3, 2011

Patrol

Detectives Skeptical of School Officer's Hoax Story

A source told the newspaper the bruising on Officer Jeffrey Stenroos' chest is not consistent with a gunshot at close range.

January 31, 2011

Patrol

L.A. School Officer Admitted Faking Shooting

Officer Jeff Stenroos is charged with suspicion of filing a false police report, and the president of the Los Angeles Police Protective League said the incident is an "embarrassment to law enforcement."

January 27, 2011

Patrol

Dallas Officer In Charge of Crime Stoppers Arrested

Senior Cpl. Theadora Ross, who has managed the program since 2003, is expected to face conspiracy to commit fraud charges. Authorities said thousands of dollars in reward funds were discovered to be missing.

January 27, 2011

Patrol

Buffalo Airport Officer Took Home 1,000 Confiscated Items

The officer, who works for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, acknowledged the thefts after the airport implemented a new inventory system and supervisors noticed the missing items.

January 26, 2011

Patrol

Ex-California Sheriff Surrenders for Prison Term

Michael Carona, dubbed "America's Sheriff" in 2009, was Orange County's top cop before he was indicted, tried and convicted of trying to convince a former top aide to lie for him during a spreading federal investigation of corruption in the sheriff's department.

January 24, 2011

Special Units

Former Georgia Cop Lied About Boating Accident

Reda and waited 90 minutes before calling police and removed beer bottles from the boat. He and Powell told investigators Stephens was a daredevil and jumped from the boat.

January 13, 2011

Patrol

CHP Officer Charged With Husband's Murder

Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies arrested Officer Tomiekia Johnson, 31, of Compton, on Tuesday and charged her with the murder of husband Marcus Lemons two years ago.

January 11, 2011

Patrol

Minnesota Officer Charged In Corkscrew Theft

Hastings Officer Rene Doffing was charged with misdemeanor theft for grabbing the corkscrew at the Green Mill on Nov. 22. If convicted, Doffing could lose his law enforcement license and job.

January 9, 2011

Patrol

Arizona Deputy Fired Over Comments To Newspaper

The office launched an Internal Affairs investigation into the incident on Dec. 1, which led to the termination. Babeu cited 10 violations by Puroll, including competency, truthfulness, an abusive attitude and conduct that brings discredit to the county. Puroll is appealing the decision.

January 5, 2011

Careers

You Can't Play Catch-Up

Professional behavior is desired and demanded at all times. Every move you make is under scrutiny. If you act like a thug, you'll jeopardize all you've worked for?

December 27, 2010

Patrol

Former California Cop Forced Motorist To Perform Sex Act

Following the May 2007 incident, Feliciano Sanchez, 35, visited the victim's workplace twice and told her he would be watching her. Sanchez pleaded guilty a year ago.

December 23, 2010