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Houston police officer accused of being part of Capitol mob has resigned (KHOU)
KHOU
Author: Michelle Homer
Published: 11:03 AM CST January 14, 2021
Updated: 11:53 AM CST January 14, 2021
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said the 18-year-veteran will likely face federal charges after taking part in the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
HOUSTON — A Houston police officer accused of being part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol has resigned, according to HPD Chief Art Acevedo.
We are not naming the officer because he hasn't been charged, but Acevedo said Wednesday he will likely face federal charges.
The chief said he received a tip Sunday that one of his officers stormed the Capitol.
After checking his Facebook page, Acevedo confirmed the officer attended the rally, which the chief said is his constitutional right. But a joint investigation with the FBI later found the officer was part of the mob that stormed the Capitol, according to the chief.
“There's no excuse for criminal activity – especially from a police officer," Acevedo said. "I can't tell you the anger I feel at the thought of a police officer or other police officers thinking they get to go storm the Capitol; or any member of the military or members of the Secret Service."
The suspect is a patrol officer and 18-year veteran of HPD.
We are not naming the officer because he hasn't been charged, but Acevedo said Wednesday he will likely face federal charges.
The chief said he received a tip Sunday that one of his officers stormed the Capitol.
After checking his Facebook page, Acevedo confirmed the officer attended the rally, which the chief said is his constitutional right. But a joint investigation with the FBI later found the officer was part of the mob that stormed the Capitol, according to the chief.
“There's no excuse for criminal activity – especially from a police officer," Acevedo said. "I can't tell you the anger I feel at the thought of a police officer or other police officers thinking they get to go storm the Capitol; or any member of the military or members of the Secret Service."
The suspect is a patrol officer and 18-year veteran of HPD.
Read more at link: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/houston-police-officer-capitol-mob-resigns/285-151f098c-6b9e-4505-825c-3af98f27e496
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