BY PEGGY GALLEK
SANDUSKY, Ohio — A police
officer involved in a controversial traffic stop has been suspended for 60 days
and ordered to sign a last chance agreement.
Sandusky Police Chief John
Orzech said Officer Chris Denny received the discipline Thursday after he was
found guilty of several administrative charges, including insubordination and
failing to be honest.
According to the last chance
agreement, if the officer violates any part of the agreement he could be
terminated.
The last chance agreement also
states the officer must get additional training in report writing and search
and seizure. He most also perform 208 hours of community service.
The discipline stems from
Denny’s handling of the October traffic stop of Andre Stockett.
Stockett videotaped the stop
and the video soon went viral on social media. Stockett said the police were
harassing him.
Stockett and his girlfriend,
who was driving the car, where both charged with obstructing official business.
They have both plead not guilty and their cases are pending.
Stockett says he is now
considering legal action.
