Post by WaTcHeR on Apr 25, 2006 9:04:46 GMT -5
04/24/2006 - Mississippi - A Jackson police officer is arrested for misbehavior. A call for help lands a Jackson police officer in jail. Michigan State Police responded to a domestic dispute which included an off-duty officer. Officer Brent Craft is charged with domestic assault and with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Those charges left Craft with out a job. For eight years, Officer Brent Craft protected Jackson residents. During those years, he performed his duties well.
Chief Ervin Portis, Jackson Police Department: "Officer Craft has been a very good police officer for us."
But two bad decisions this weekend- damaged Crafts' reputation, landed him in jail and ended his career with the Jackson Police Department.
Chief Ervin Portis: "Circumstances in his personal life spiraled out of control."
Those circumstances all unfolded here on Gillet Road. State troopers arrested Craft for domestic assault and for driving while intoxicated, Irving Portis was visibly hurt by Craft's actions.
Chief Ervin Portis: "I was mad and disappointed."
Craft resigned. He left his badge behind and a few parting words for his former employer.
Chief Ervin Portis: "He came in this morning, apologetic to me, to the men and women of our department and to the citizens here he served. He apologized for the embarrassment he caused."
A court hearing for Craft has not been set. The eight-year officer's registration is effective immediately.
Chief Ervin Portis, Jackson Police Department: "Officer Craft has been a very good police officer for us."
But two bad decisions this weekend- damaged Crafts' reputation, landed him in jail and ended his career with the Jackson Police Department.
Chief Ervin Portis: "Circumstances in his personal life spiraled out of control."
Those circumstances all unfolded here on Gillet Road. State troopers arrested Craft for domestic assault and for driving while intoxicated, Irving Portis was visibly hurt by Craft's actions.
Chief Ervin Portis: "I was mad and disappointed."
Craft resigned. He left his badge behind and a few parting words for his former employer.
Chief Ervin Portis: "He came in this morning, apologetic to me, to the men and women of our department and to the citizens here he served. He apologized for the embarrassment he caused."
A court hearing for Craft has not been set. The eight-year officer's registration is effective immediately.