Tempe police officer receives disciplinary action following controversial stop
The Tempe Police Department said a controversial officer will stay on the job following a settlement that is set to cost taxpayers $300,000. Author: Niala Charles Updated: 3:44 AM MST December 11, 2020
TEMPE, Ariz. The Tempe Police Department said a controversial officer will stay on the job following a settlement that is set to cost taxpayers $300,000.
In August, Officer Ronald Kerzaya was placed under investigation after he held Hawthorn Suites hotel employee, Tre Cumpian, at gunpoint while he was instructed to go after a suspect that didn’t match this employee’s description.
Kerzaya was called to the hotel to look for an armed white man, but stopped Cumpian instead, even though he is Black and was in uniform. After the internal investigation, he was found to be in violation of policy.
Tempe to settle for $300,000 with hotel worker held at gunpoint by police
The Tempe City Council voted to approve a $300,000 settlement for a Black hotel worker who was held at gunpoint by police when they were looking for a white suspect. Author: 12 News Updated: 10:11 AM MST December 10, 2020
TEMPE, Ariz. Tempe City Council voted Wednesday to approve a $300,000 settlement for Trevonyae Cumpian, a hotel worker who was held at gunpoint by police in August.
Tempe Police Officer Ronald Kerzaya was seen on body-worn camera video holding Cumpian at gunpoint for more than two minutes.
Kerzaya was among the officers who were responding to a call on Aug. 29 of a suspect who allegedly held a gun to a Hawthorn Suites hotel employee.
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Tempe police disciplines officer that detained a Black hotel employee at gunpoint while searching for a white suspect.
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TEMPE, AZ â The City of Tempe has disciplined Officer Ronald Kerzaya and settled a legal claim from a hotel employee after the officer held the Black employee at gunpoint while he was supposed to search for a white suspect in August.
The City Council approved a $300,000 settlement for the hotel employee, Trevonyae Cumpian, during a meeting Wednesday night.