Off-duty FWPD officer in hot-water / felon+ Gun and DUI

[n5wd]

Seems a couple of ol' boys went out shooting at the street lights last night. Only trouble was that a Tarrant County constable observed them, then followed 'em to an IHOP were FW Police met up with the two: one was an off-cuty FWPD officer, the other, a felon.

http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/12/26 ... es-default

or if you prefer a TV report...

http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/Fort-Wor ... 36993.html

[longtooth]

Occasionally the BGs get a badge. Eventually true character leaks out.

[Jumping Frog]

I wonder what was behind those newly-perforated street signs . . . .

[longtooth]

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.

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/12/26 ... es-default" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;#storylink=cpy

My question is why the officer was not chged w/ discharging firearm also.

[SwimFan85]

Birds of a feather flock together.