Off-duty LAPD cops arrested forpistol-whipping man
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Off-duty LAPD cops arrested forpistol-whipping man
2 off-duty LAPD officers arrested for allegedly pistol-whipping man in Whittier
January 27, 2010 | 8:37 am
Two off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officers have been arrested for allegedly pistol-whipping a man during a fight in Whittier, authorities said this morning.
One of the officers apparently got into an argument with his girlfriend about 8 p.m. Tuesday outside a Panera Bread restaurant in the 15600 block of Whittwood Lane, the Whittier Police Department said in a statement.
Witnesses told police the officer took issue with a bystander, who was watching the altercation while talking on his cellphone, and struck the man in the face. A fight ensued, during which one of the officers allegedly pulled out a handgun and began hitting the victim in the head, the statement said.
The victim was able to break free, but both off-duty officers chased after him and tackled him to the ground, where the assault continued, the statement said. The victim eventually escaped by running into a nearby Target store.
The victim was treated at the scene and taken to a hospital for further evaluation. The two officers were arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. They have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, LAPD officials said.
The Whittier Police Department has identified the arrested officers as Brandon Valdez, 29, and Patrick Fitzgerald, 38.
January 27, 2010 | 8:37 am
Two off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officers have been arrested for allegedly pistol-whipping a man during a fight in Whittier, authorities said this morning.
One of the officers apparently got into an argument with his girlfriend about 8 p.m. Tuesday outside a Panera Bread restaurant in the 15600 block of Whittwood Lane, the Whittier Police Department said in a statement.
Witnesses told police the officer took issue with a bystander, who was watching the altercation while talking on his cellphone, and struck the man in the face. A fight ensued, during which one of the officers allegedly pulled out a handgun and began hitting the victim in the head, the statement said.
The victim was able to break free, but both off-duty officers chased after him and tackled him to the ground, where the assault continued, the statement said. The victim eventually escaped by running into a nearby Target store.
The victim was treated at the scene and taken to a hospital for further evaluation. The two officers were arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. They have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, LAPD officials said.
The Whittier Police Department has identified the arrested officers as Brandon Valdez, 29, and Patrick Fitzgerald, 38.
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Originally Posted by WarrenW,Jan 27 2010, 02:34 PM
They have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, LAPD officials said.
COMPLETE BS that they're on PAID administrative leave.
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that is standard procedure for the popo.
kinda like if you're caught shooting someone, you're still innocent till proven guilty.
it'll be hard to defend the popo on this one. Looks like they will have walking paper and civil damages.
one of them is a war veteran too.
kinda like if you're caught shooting someone, you're still innocent till proven guilty.
it'll be hard to defend the popo on this one. Looks like they will have walking paper and civil damages.
one of them is a war veteran too.
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Originally Posted by S2020,Jan 28 2010, 01:23 AM
that is standard procedure for the popo.
kinda like if you're caught shooting someone, you're still innocent till proven guilty.
it'll be hard to defend the popo on this one. Looks like they will have walking paper and civil damages.
one of them is a war veteran too.
kinda like if you're caught shooting someone, you're still innocent till proven guilty.
it'll be hard to defend the popo on this one. Looks like they will have walking paper and civil damages.
one of them is a war veteran too.
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From: Doh!!
Originally Posted by BearNVa,Jan 28 2010, 08:25 AM
No one is innocent until proven guilty anymore... that's BS both those cops should be fired and have to pay back whatever they are making while on admin leave..
