A Wellton police officer has been suspended with pay pending
the outcome of two separate internal investigations regarding an allegation of
use of excessive force.
“As per our departmental policy, the use of force by members
of law enforcement is a matter of critical concern both to the public and the
law enforcement community and we believe that we have taken the necessary steps
to preserve that trust regardless of the outcome of either investigation,” said
Lt. Cannon Ball, of the Wellton Police Department, speaking for the chief.
The officer, who is on paid administrative leave as per the
department's policy, has been identified as officer Juan Saenz.
