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| Lamesa Police Officer Robert Gonzales |
Here’s one that really makes no sense at all. Our douche bag cop of the week award goes to Lamesa police officer Robert Gonzales, who was arrested and charged with tampering with or fabricating evidence.
Back in October, According to a Texas Ranger's affidavit, Gonzales told police that his motorcycle had been vandalized.
According to the statement the motorcycle had been dragged away, damaged with a sharp tool, and doused with lighter fluid in an attempt to set it on fire.
The affidavit states later that day, Gonzales gave a detective a threatening note written on a paper napkin which Gonzales claims he found in the bike's coolant reservoir.
Lamesa Police Chief Richard Garcia said other investigators soon got involved.
“As a result of the investigation and some things we were running across, we contacted the Texas rangers to assist us,” Gonzales said. “Basically what they did, when they arrive, they take over the investigation.”
During an interview with the Texas Rangers, Gonzales confessed that he made the note to either redirect the focus in the investigation or to solicit more attention to the case.
Garcia said Officer Gonzales has been with his department for 14 or 15 months.
He is currently on administrative leave, pending the outcome.
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