Denton sheriff deputy charged with official oppression

[cyclonescott]

A Denton County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with official oppression and theft after being accused of stealing $1,700 in cash from two men while in uniform.

Joshua G. Laningham, 28, was charged late Thursday with theft over $1,500 and under $20,000 by a public servant and with two Class A misdemeanor counts of official oppression. He turned himself in to the Denton County Jail at 10:30 a.m. Friday after being notified that a warrant had been issued for his arrest. His bond was set at $15,000.

http://www.dentonrc.com/local-news/local-news-headlines/20140411-denton-sheriff-deputy-charged-with-official-oppression.ece

[Whiteboy]

scumbag

[crapstang]

I knew a cop that did that. He'd do it to Hispanics/Mexicans, knowing they wouldn't call him out on it. He'd tell them to get out for a search, and he'd take any cash sitting in the car. The guy was a total douche and power tripping asshat.

[YALE]

Enjoy jail, asshole!

[soap]

Taxation without representation.