Create And Track Police Department History
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Pima County Sheriff’s Detective David Tarnow was indicted in January 2016 on multiple counts, including trafficking, fraud, theft, and theft by extortion, after it was discovered he was selling items from the department’s evidence inventory at local pawnshops. His criminal behavior led to the dismissal of several high-profile burglary cases in which he was the […]
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Probationary Tucson Police Department officer Michael Sauber was fired in August 2021 after being accused of pointing a handgun at his father during a family gathering while off duty. Although arrested, the Pima County Attorney’s Office declined to file charges. Sauber was terminated for failing to meet and maintain standards due to his involvement in […]
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Former Sierra Vista Police Department officer Stephen Braswell resigned in May 2021 after an internal affairs investigation sustained violations related to integrity, procedures, and work ethics. He was found to have been untruthful with his supervisor and internal affairs investigators regarding an incomplete investigation and submitted an untruthful police report. Braswell voluntarily relinquished his peace […]
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Tucson Police Department officer Crystal Morales was involved in a 2016 incident where she witnessed a fight involving a relative while off duty at a Marana bar. An internal affairs investigation found Morales was dishonest with Marana police regarding the incident. Despite recommendations for her termination, Morales continued her employment, but her misconduct led to […]
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Former Douglas police officer Miguel A. Gutierrez was arrested in early 2019 in Agua Prieta, Sonora, for involvement in an aggravated assault. He was later accused of lying to an FBI agent during an investigation into allegations that he provided sensitive law enforcement information to a drug trafficking organization based in Mexico. Gutierrez resigned in […]
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Former Cochise County Sheriff’s Deputy Burkholder resigned in 2014 after admitting to using oxycodone and Vicodin while on duty for 1.5 years. In 2016, he was arrested on charges including conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and aggravated assault. The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board revoked his certification. ([tucson.com](https://tucson.com/news/local/watchdog/arizona-police-licensing-board-hears-cases-on-dui-sexting-drug-use-on-duty/article_b3599563-288e-58ba-838c-ce9e334a6dbd.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
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In November 2021, off-duty Tucson Police Officer Szelewski was involved in an altercation at a midtown restaurant where he allegedly assaulted two women. The incident was captured on video, showing Szelewski holding down the women. The City of Tucson reached a $30,000 settlement with the victims. ([kvoa.com](https://www.kvoa.com/news/local/city-of-tucson-reaches-settlement-with-women-who-claim-they-were-assaulted-by-off-duty/article_60e196cc-1777-11ed-9ba4-9b794c0ebe69.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Robert Szelewski](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/robert-szelewski/) ## […]
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Former Oro Valley Police Officer Lindley resigned in November 2016 after an investigation revealed he had been sexting while on duty and engaged in sexual acts during work hours. A review of his department phone uncovered a significant amount of sexually explicit photographs, videos, and correspondence. Lindley voluntarily surrendered his peace officer certification. ([tucson.com](https://tucson.com/news/local/watchdog/arizona-police-licensing-board-hears-cases-on-dui-sexting-drug-use-on-duty/article_b3599563-288e-58ba-838c-ce9e334a6dbd.html?utm_source=openai)) ## […]
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Officer Austin resigned from the Bisbee Police Department in November 2014 after being found intoxicated on duty while in uniform. The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board revoked his certification following this incident. ([tucson.com](https://tucson.com/news/local/watchdog/arizona-police-licensing-board-hears-cases-on-dui-sexting-drug-use-on-duty/article_b3599563-288e-58ba-838c-ce9e334a6dbd.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Charles V. Austin](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/charles-v-austin/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Charles V. Austin](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/charles-v-austin/)
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On November 8, 2015, Officer Camargo, a 19-year veteran of the Tucson Police Department, was arrested for extreme DUI after being stopped by an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper. His blood-alcohol content was measured at 0.202, more than twice the legal limit. Camargo was subsequently fired in February 2016 and later found guilty of […]
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Former Mesa Police Officer Michael Falconer was arrested for DUI and child abuse in September 2023 after performing doughnuts in a parking lot with his 2-year-old son in the vehicle. His blood alcohol content was 0.107%. He was indicted on multiple charges and later entered a plea agreement for endangerment and DUI. Mesa Police fired […]
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Former Scottsdale Police Officer Greg Loveless was observed running a red light while off duty in his personal vehicle in January 2021. A marked patrol car attempted to stop him, but he continued driving through two more red lights before the officer gave up the pursuit. Charges of unlawful flight and reckless driving were submitted, […]
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Former Mesa Police Officer Nathan Chisler was involved in the non-fatal shooting of an unarmed man, Randy Sewell, at a sports bar in December 2019. Mesa Police fired Chisler in 2020. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office filed an aggravated assault charge against him, but a judge found insufficient probable cause to proceed. The Arizona Peace […]
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Former Mesa Police Officer Jonathan Swanson was involved in a DUI incident in April 2021. After crashing his car, he returned home and continued drinking. When officers arrived, he displayed signs of alcohol consumption and was arrested for DUI with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit. He resigned in May 2021, […]
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Former Gilbert Police Officer John Strickland resigned in June 2024 in lieu of termination after his estranged wife obtained an order of protection against him in April 2024 due to violent and threatening emails. A judge upheld the order, preventing him from possessing a firearm while on duty. Additionally, he sent a threatening message to […]