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INVESTIGATION LEADS
TO DISMISSAL OF TAMPA DEFENDANT’S-IMPERSONATING A LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CHARGE
STATE v. T.S.
Judge: Robert Foster
Date: February, 2007
FACTS:
The Defendant was working
security at the Hard Rock Casino, Tampa, Florida. While
checking the bathroom he noticed a patron snorting
cocaine in one of the bathroom stalls. When the patron
exited the stall, the Defendant stopped him and
requested identification. After reviewing his i.d. the
Defendant asked the patron if he was in possession of
illegal narcotics at which time the patron admitted he
was in possession of cocaine. The Defendant called his
supervisor who in turn contacted the Police Department.
The police officer reviewed the Defendant’s statement
and spoke to the patron who stated that he thought that
the Defendant was a cop based on the Law Enforcement pin
he was wearing and the manner in which he was approached
and questioned. The patron further indicated that the
Defendant identified himself as law enforcement, a
statement which the Defendant adamantly denied. In a
gross abuse of authority, the police officer allowed the
patron to leave without charge and arrested the
Defendant for Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer.
RESULT:
Charge Dismissed. |
