Denton police officers indicted on charges of oppression, tampering with evidence
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One former and two current Denton police officers were indicted Thursday on charges of official oppression and evidence tampering, following a monthslong investigation, officials said.
Officer Ronald Foy was indicted for official oppression, officer William Hulslander for official oppression and tampering with a governmental record, and former officer Joel Weinstein for tampering with a governmental record, according to a news release from the Denton Police Department.
The indictments come after the Denton County District Attorney’s Office in February dismissed pending criminal charges against an individual experiencing homelessness who was arrested in March 2024, after the probable cause affidavit written by Hulslander did not align with the body-worn camera video evidence, which showed “Foy deploying his department-issued chemical spray in a manner inconsistent with policy and training,” the release stated.
Officers Foy and Hulslander were immediately placed on administrative leave, officials said.
The DA’s Office also notified the department of concerns involving other arrests made by former officer Weinstein, according to the release.
After the internal affairs and criminal investigation by the department and police Chief Jessica Robledo concluded, it was determined that Foy and Hulslander violated department policies, according to the release.
Foy was suspended indefinitely without pay and has filed an appeal, which is pending, the release stated. Hulslander was suspended for 90 days without pay.
“When allegations of misconduct arise, we owe it to the Denton community and to the men and women who serve honorably every day to confront them directly,” Chief Robledo said in the release. “Denton PD regularly reviews policies and procedures to identify gaps between performance and expectations. When we discover we have fallen short of our core values, we commit to taking steps to restore the trust that the community has placed in us. We remain committed to transparency, accountability, and strengthening community trust.”