Former Hearne officer fired after death of 93-year-old woman is volunteering as a deputy constable
Falls County Precinct 3 Constable Richard Aleman has a new deputy constable in Stephen C. Stem, the former Hearne police officer who shot and killed an armed 93-year-old woman last May.
Stem has been volunteering about 20 hours a month as Aleman's deputy constable since Oct. 27, almost two months after a Robertson County grand jury cleared him of criminal wrongdoing in the shooting death of Pearlie Golden.
Aleman, who was elected in 2013 and has no full-time deputies on his payroll, said Stem has been a helpful addition to his office. Without paid support staff, Aleman said he works as many as 80 hours a week fulfilling his duties as constable: delivering legal documents, scheduling educational community events and contributing in criminal investigations when needed.
During the Christmas parade and Jingle Run, Stem helped with traffic control and a law enforcement presence, the constable said. He has assisted with other community events, which are a big focus of his office, Aleman added.
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