Dallas, Texas
Few people have seen the dashcam video of two Dallas police officers beating a man after a chase.
One city leader tells News 8 the images are so enraging that they could divide the community.
The officers are white; the cyclist is black.
According to the police report, it all started when officers say they saw Andrew Collins driving his motorcycle on the sidewalk. The officers said he took off and they followed, but didn't chase him.
Sources tell News 8, however, that the dashcam video tells a different story.
"From what I have gathered, it's pretty damaging," said Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway.
Sources say the tape shows the officers chased Collins — even going the wrong way at times.
News 8 has also been told that at one point you can hear an officer on the recording saying, "Get close to him so I can beat the [expletive] out of him."
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Fort Worth Officer Fired For Using Excessive Force Against Woman
Fort Worth, Texas
A Fort Worth police officer has been fired after he was caught on police helicopter video using excessive force against a woman in March who had just led police on a vehicle pursuit, according to a letter filed with the Civil Service Commission on Thursday.
Though the woman complied with police orders after finally pulling over, Officer Wes A. Featherston grabbed her left arm and intentionally tripped her, taking her face down to the ground while still holding her arm, according to the letter signed by Police Chief Jeff Halstead.
The officer then struck the woman with his left hand and repeatedly with his right knee, including a blow to the face that caused her head to snap backwards. As a result of the force used against her, the woman sustained bruises, a bloody nose and broken teeth, the letter states.
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A Fort Worth police officer has been fired after he was caught on police helicopter video using excessive force against a woman in March who had just led police on a vehicle pursuit, according to a letter filed with the Civil Service Commission on Thursday.
Though the woman complied with police orders after finally pulling over, Officer Wes A. Featherston grabbed her left arm and intentionally tripped her, taking her face down to the ground while still holding her arm, according to the letter signed by Police Chief Jeff Halstead.
The officer then struck the woman with his left hand and repeatedly with his right knee, including a blow to the face that caused her head to snap backwards. As a result of the force used against her, the woman sustained bruises, a bloody nose and broken teeth, the letter states.
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Kermit Police Officer Gets Probation For Groping Employee At Donut Shop
Kermit, Texas
A former Kermit Police officer admits to abusing his badge.
According to the Winkler County Attorney, former Corporal James Slayton pled guilty on Wednesday to charges of official oppression.
Under the plea deal, he'll be on probation for one year, pay a $600.00 fine, and surrender his license as a peace officer.
According to a complaint filed earlier this week, Slayton touched a woman's breast in a Kermit donut shop where she worked.
He was also accused of performing a lewd act in the restroom.
Slayton resigned from the force when the accusations surfaced.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Corpus Christi Police Officer Accused of Fondling Two Underage Girls
Corpus Christi, Texas
As a Corpus Christi police officer faces accusations of fondling an under age girl, a second alleged victim is now coming forward. On Friday Police Chief Troy Riggs placed Senior Officer Raul Rodriguez on paid administrative leave after learning of the first allegation. When news of the investigation broke, one woman says she could no longer remain silent. The alleged victim says she does not want to be identified because to this day she is still scared of the police. She claims that eight years ago while she was a sixth grade student at South Park Middle School and Officer Rodriguez was the School Safety Officer, he violated his position of authority and inappropriately touched her.
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As a Corpus Christi police officer faces accusations of fondling an under age girl, a second alleged victim is now coming forward. On Friday Police Chief Troy Riggs placed Senior Officer Raul Rodriguez on paid administrative leave after learning of the first allegation. When news of the investigation broke, one woman says she could no longer remain silent. The alleged victim says she does not want to be identified because to this day she is still scared of the police. She claims that eight years ago while she was a sixth grade student at South Park Middle School and Officer Rodriguez was the School Safety Officer, he violated his position of authority and inappropriately touched her.
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Weslaco Police Officer Arrested on DWI Charge With Open Container
Weslaco, Texas
Texas Department of Public Safety officials arrested a Weslaco police officer Friday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Juan Antonio Abrego was given a field sobriety test at the Farm-to-Market Road 493 and Expressway 83 interchange, said Trooper Johnny Hernandez, a local spokesman for the state agency.
Abrego failed the test and was taken to Weslaco Police Department for a Breathalyzer test, which he refused.
Abrego was formally charged Saturday morning with driving while intoxicated with an open container, a Class B misdemeanor. If convicted, he could face up to 180 days in county jail and/or a fine of up to $2,000.
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Texas Department of Public Safety officials arrested a Weslaco police officer Friday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Juan Antonio Abrego was given a field sobriety test at the Farm-to-Market Road 493 and Expressway 83 interchange, said Trooper Johnny Hernandez, a local spokesman for the state agency.
Abrego failed the test and was taken to Weslaco Police Department for a Breathalyzer test, which he refused.
Abrego was formally charged Saturday morning with driving while intoxicated with an open container, a Class B misdemeanor. If convicted, he could face up to 180 days in county jail and/or a fine of up to $2,000.
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Friday, August 27, 2010
San Antonio Police Officer Sued for Sexual Misconduct of Two Women
San Antonio, Texas
A 20-year-old woman this week filed a federal lawsuit against a former San Antonio police officer and the city alleging sexual misconduct.
She is one of two women to make such accusations against the man.
The Police Department indefinitely suspended officer James McClure on Feb. 3, 2009, six months after the incident for which he's being sued allegedly occurred. Such a suspension is tantamount to being fired.
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A 20-year-old woman this week filed a federal lawsuit against a former San Antonio police officer and the city alleging sexual misconduct.
She is one of two women to make such accusations against the man.
The Police Department indefinitely suspended officer James McClure on Feb. 3, 2009, six months after the incident for which he's being sued allegedly occurred. Such a suspension is tantamount to being fired.
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Monday, August 23, 2010
Houston Police Officer Charged With Theft
Houston, Texas
Matthias Dornellien Charged With Theft By Public Servant
A Houston police officer has been accused of stealing from drug suspects and those he pulled over in the line of duty. Matthias Dornellien Charged With Theft By Public Servant
Dornellien, 24, was charged with theft by a public servant. He appeared in court on Monday and was released on $5,000 bond.
If convicted of the third-degree felony, Dornellien could face between two and 10 years in prison.
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