Date of Offense
Offense(s)
Official Statement
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: On August 16, 2021 Ptl. Gardner was involved in a foot pursuit of a suspect in connection with a report of burglary to a motor vehicle. During the pursuit, the suspect finally stopped and raised his hands. Ptl. Gardner tackled him and struck the suspect in the face. The suspect suffered injuries including a laceration to the face. Ptl. Gardner later arrived at a location where two other suspects involved in the same attempted theft were located. Ptl. Gardner entered a shed with his service weapon drawn where one suspect was hiding in the corner. While pulling the suspect to the ground Ptl. Gardner jabbed his firearm into the suspect’s side.
