October 26, 2021 U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that nine defendants were arrested and charged by separate criminal complaints with drug related charges. The charges include conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, five kilograms or more of cocaine, which carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $10,000,000 fine.
Administrative Leave is standard protocol following officer involved shootings
Administrative Leave is standard protocol following officer involved shootings
and last updated 2021-06-29 19:40:07-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â In the last two days, the Corpus Christi Police Department has had to place three officers on paid administrative leave for two officer involved shootings. Itâs a standard practice across the country following these types of incidents.
âNumber one, itâs part of the investigation as our practice, said Interim Police Chief David Blackmon. We put them on admin leave, it is a paid leave, but thatâs for the investigation. Itâs also to ensure that mentally and physically theyâre able to return to work. So, we take that very seriously. Being involved in a shooting is a very dramatic incident.â