Monday, August 25, 2008

Former Austin Police Officer Accused of Sexual Assault

Former Austin Police Officer Reynaldo Ramon Canizales, of Round Rock, is alleged to have committed two sexual assaults.

The 35-year-old was indicted by a Travis County grand jury on Friday. He also faces two counts of official oppression.

The assault charges are punishable by two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The official oppression charges are punishable with a jail term of up to one year, and another fine of up to $4,000.

Canizales resigned from the Austin Police Department September 15, 2007. The alleged crimes happened while he was on the job.

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