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Even though there has been an effort to clean up the police image, it amazes me that this stuff still happens.
Off-duty Fort Worth police officer accused of DUI
An off-duty Fort Worth police officer might lose his badge stemming from accusations of DUI and providing a felon with a firearm, police said Monday.
Fort Worth Police Officer Daniel B. Gonzales was seen at about 4 a.m. Monday morning in his car with another man, Bobby Joe Newton, police said.
The men were driving in the area of Northern Cross Boulevard and Mercantile when Gonzalez shot a non-departmental issued handgun into the air striking a street lamp. Newton fired several shots from the same handgun striking a street sign.
An off-duty constable observed the men and followed them to a business at North Beach Street and Northeast Loop 820.
The constable contacted 911 and reported the incident.
Fort Worth police owho went to the business and encountered Gonzalez and Newton said they both appeared intoxicated. They were subsequently arrested.
Gonzalez faces two criminal charges, including DUI and providing a firearm to a felon. Newton also faces two criminal charges, including possession of a firearm by a felon and discharging a firearm within city limits.
Other charges related to the damaged property may be forthcoming, police said.
Chief of Police Jeff Halstead said in a prepared statement that such behavior will not be tolerated." We have made great strides in addressing this national trend of alcohol use and abuse by law enforcement officers and have seen significant positive results in our own police department. Unfortunately, it only takes one negative incident to undermine our accomplishments and successes. "But, we will not stray from the course," Halstead continued. "We will continue our efforts to address this tough issue through training, education, and employee assistance programs. I will also continue to take decisive disciplinary action when the public's trust and safety are jeopardized."
Gonzalez was hired on Jan. 28, 2002, and is assigned to the Central Patrol Division.
He has been placed on restricted duty. His gun and badge have been confiscated and he is not authorized to act in any capacity as a peace officer pending the outcome of a criminal and administrative investigation.
He cannot be disciplined until an investigation is conducted, according Texas Local Government Code Ch. 143.
Off-duty Fort Worth police officer accused of DUI
An off-duty Fort Worth police officer might lose his badge stemming from accusations of DUI and providing a felon with a firearm, police said Monday.
Fort Worth Police Officer Daniel B. Gonzales was seen at about 4 a.m. Monday morning in his car with another man, Bobby Joe Newton, police said.
The men were driving in the area of Northern Cross Boulevard and Mercantile when Gonzalez shot a non-departmental issued handgun into the air striking a street lamp. Newton fired several shots from the same handgun striking a street sign.
An off-duty constable observed the men and followed them to a business at North Beach Street and Northeast Loop 820.
The constable contacted 911 and reported the incident.
Fort Worth police owho went to the business and encountered Gonzalez and Newton said they both appeared intoxicated. They were subsequently arrested.
Gonzalez faces two criminal charges, including DUI and providing a firearm to a felon. Newton also faces two criminal charges, including possession of a firearm by a felon and discharging a firearm within city limits.
Other charges related to the damaged property may be forthcoming, police said.
Chief of Police Jeff Halstead said in a prepared statement that such behavior will not be tolerated." We have made great strides in addressing this national trend of alcohol use and abuse by law enforcement officers and have seen significant positive results in our own police department. Unfortunately, it only takes one negative incident to undermine our accomplishments and successes. "But, we will not stray from the course," Halstead continued. "We will continue our efforts to address this tough issue through training, education, and employee assistance programs. I will also continue to take decisive disciplinary action when the public's trust and safety are jeopardized."
Gonzalez was hired on Jan. 28, 2002, and is assigned to the Central Patrol Division.
He has been placed on restricted duty. His gun and badge have been confiscated and he is not authorized to act in any capacity as a peace officer pending the outcome of a criminal and administrative investigation.
He cannot be disciplined until an investigation is conducted, according Texas Local Government Code Ch. 143.
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