In February 2022, Cpl. Bennie Villanueva used a Taser on Cristy Gonzales while she was lying on the ground during an arrest for vehicle theft. An internal investigation found this to be excessive force, resulting in a letter of reprimand. Additionally, Villanueva was involved in two other incidents: accidentally deploying his Taser a second time while attempting a warning arc, and threatening to use a Taser on a non-compliant suspect in custody without deploying it. The department failed to report these incidents to the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training board, which could have led to a suspension of his certification. ([foxnews.com](https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-police-face-lawsuit-alleged-cover-up-woman-shocked-taser-files-complaint?utm_source=openai))
Bennie Villanueva – Pueblo Police Department
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