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BREAKING NEWS: Virginia police officer is FIRED after he terrified black soldier in Army uniform dur [View all]

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Source: Daily Mail

A Virginia police officer involved in a controversial traffic stop last December where officers drew their guns at a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, has been fired.

Windsor Police Officer Joe Gutierrez has been 'terminated from his employment' following an internal investigation that showed he failed to follow department policy.

Gutierrez's dismissal was revealed in a press release from the Town of Windsor on Sunday night .

Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9460269/Gov-calls-probe-traffic-stop-Black-Army-officer.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailus

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BREAKING NEWS: Virginia police officer is FIRED after he terrified black soldier in Army uniform dur [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2021 OP

Here is the press release LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2021 #1

I'm so Glad to See This. I Couldn't Stop Thinking About this Incident. Indykatie Apr 2021 #4

Same question here. I don't see a Rec option. mahina Apr 2021 #11

It was available by the time I got here. I was #33. soldierant Apr 2021 #15

So the Hispanic cop gets axed, but the lily white one stays?? AZ8theist Apr 2021 #21

They are both Lily White. NT cinematicdiversions Apr 2021 #22

So how long have you known the Gutierrez whistler162 Apr 2021 #39

Dude he is white. Being Hispanic oir having a Hispanic surname doesn't change your race. NT cinematicdiversions Apr 2021 #40

He was the lead cop in this incident. I'm guessing the other guy will get fired, too, eventually. tblue37 Apr 2021 #23

This probably got him fired rpannier Apr 2021 #36

You sounds about white bermudat Apr 2021 #44

Gutierrez could be white. Elessar Zappa Apr 2021 #47

Good. Blue Owl Apr 2021 #2

EXCELLENT!!! elleng Apr 2021 #3

With no national database to track them, these 'roided-up cops just get a new job with another pd PSPS Apr 2021 #5

Yea. That bothers me. Maraya1969 Apr 2021 #12

this llashram Apr 2021 #14

there is a database in the works NJCher Apr 2021 #26

K n R FailureToCommunicate Apr 2021 #6

From last December. Took their sweet time. Taraman Apr 2021 #7

True! Delphinus Apr 2021 #8

You Know The Answer To That COL Mustard Apr 2021 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author whathehell Apr 2021 #42

And just the one? There were 2 officers in this confrontation, yes? n/t thenelm1 Apr 2021 #9

Yea i saw both drew their weapons onetexan Apr 2021 #13

Firing is only a start. He should be prosecuted wnylib Apr 2021 #10

That's great news. That guy should NOT be a police officer. I hope the lawsuit is successful. George II Apr 2021 #16

What about the other piece of shit? Why is that particular pig still employed? nt Progressive Jones Apr 2021 #17

Doesn't appear that the Windsor VA Police Dept has fitness standards. Ziggysmom Apr 2021 #18

It's REFORM the police, NOT DEFUND. AZ8theist Apr 2021 #19

see post 26 NJCher Apr 2021 #27

Good. Now pay the soldier a LOT of money. nt SunSeeker Apr 2021 #20

They did . He got 5 million. vsrazdem Apr 2021 #38

Already? whathehell Apr 2021 #43

translated -- officer 'terminated' stopdiggin Apr 2021 #24

No problem . . . AverageOldGuy Apr 2021 #25

see post 26 NJCher Apr 2021 #28

Or to another state... Captain Zero Apr 2021 #32

Windsor PD only fired him after the video was released to the public. intheflow Apr 2021 #29

By "fired" they mean "fired and charged with crimes", right? NullTuples Apr 2021 #30

He needs the orange jumpsuit to be monochrome Nululu Apr 2021 #31

The State of Virginia is investigating this crime LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2021 #33

Cop said if he made a stink it would not "effect my life one way or another". Jon King Apr 2021 #34

Heh heh, heeh electric_blue68 Apr 2021 #45

So add this to the list of things that can set cops off . . . Aussie105 Apr 2021 #35

Good start Withywindle Apr 2021 #37

Good! Some justice done! electric_blue68 Apr 2021 #46

What pisses me off... MissMillie Apr 2021 #48

Locking... DonViejo Apr 2021 #49