WVLT-TV - January 8, 2012
Former McMinn Co. sheriff's deputy Justin Hester stands accused of seizing prescription medication and not properly registering them as evidence, according to Sheriff Joe Guy.
ATHENS, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Former McMinn Co. sheriff's deputy Justin Hester stands accused of seizing prescription medication and not properly registering them as evidence, according to Sheriff Joe Guy, who said he handed over the investigation to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. A complaint filed in early November alleged Hester may have taken the medications during traffic stops, Guy explained. He added that though it is department policy to document all evidence and property seized, Hester did not note taking any items. “We occasionally receive unfounded complaints against officers,” said Sheriff Guy. “But these allegations were serious enough that I immediately contacted the TBI.” Although Hester did not resign until December, after the complaint was lodged, Guy stated he had already indicated his desire to quit law enforcement before then. “Justin was a good officer while he was employed here, and we are disappointed any time such allegations are made," said Guy. "But our officers know we have high ethical and professional standards that will be adhered to. Misconduct and criminal activity will not be tolerated by our administration.”
ATHENS, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Former McMinn Co. sheriff's deputy Justin Hester stands accused of seizing prescription medication and not properly registering them as evidence, according to Sheriff Joe Guy, who said he handed over the investigation to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. A complaint filed in early November alleged Hester may have taken the medications during traffic stops, Guy explained. He added that though it is department policy to document all evidence and property seized, Hester did not note taking any items. “We occasionally receive unfounded complaints against officers,” said Sheriff Guy. “But these allegations were serious enough that I immediately contacted the TBI.” Although Hester did not resign until December, after the complaint was lodged, Guy stated he had already indicated his desire to quit law enforcement before then. “Justin was a good officer while he was employed here, and we are disappointed any time such allegations are made," said Guy. "But our officers know we have high ethical and professional standards that will be adhered to. Misconduct and criminal activity will not be tolerated by our administration.”
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