Bartlett Officer Arrested for Sexual Battery

BARTLETT, Tenn. - An off-duty Bartlett Police Officer was arrested on Sunday after being accused of sexual battery, according to court records. 

Hunter Kissinger, a Bartlett Police Officer, was arrested on February 9 after being accused of inappropriately touching a tattoo artist during a tattoo session on Stage Road. 

A past post by the Bartlett Police Department shows Kissinger was sworn in as a police officer in 2019. 

The tattoo artist gave FOX13 surveillance showing the incident. You can see Kissinger lying on the table and his move over. Then the artist jumps back, gets up and confronts him. 

The victim told police Kissinger touched him on his thigh several times. 

"The first weird thing he did, was he touched himself in his private regions and told me not to mind his erection. And he used coarse words, of course — I'm kinda being nice," said Brandon Kenneth, the tattoo artist. "He did that a couple times, and then it turned to him touching me and fondling me."

"I didn't respond to his comment, and it led to him feeling like he was comfortable to do more."

Kenneth told FOX13 how he wasn't going to let this be swept under the rug. He put Kissinger under a citizen's arrest and kept him detained while he was on the phone with dispatch. He had to push Kissinger off of him and struck him in the face. 

"...he was just kind of asking why I did that and saying he was sorry," Kenneth said. 

When you observe the surveillance video and see Kissinger's mugshot, you can see an injury to his face. 

According to BPD, Kissinger has been placed on administrative leave for an indefinite period pending the outcome of the investigation. 

BPD released a statement below: 

"The alleged actions leading to this officer's arrest directly violate our department's core values. As a result, the officer has been placed on administrative leave for an indefinite period pending the outcome of an Internal Investigation.

The Bartlett Police Department holds its officers to the highest professionalism, integrity, and accountability standards. The community's trust is paramount, and we will take swift action to ensure that those who serve and protect the law are held to the same standards as the public they serve."

Kissinger waived his Miranda Rights and admitted to being involved in an incident with Kenneth but could not recall touching the victim inappropriately, an affidavit read. 

"It definitely makes me nervous, especially because I reside in the city that his police district is in. It's definitely intimidating for me," Kenneth said. "I talked about that with every officer I spoke to, whether it's Memphis, Bartlett, or whoever — detectives, everybody -- I brought up the fact that I was worried about the fact that he was a police officer, and all the things that could follow behind that, whether it was his friends or people covering for him, or trying to sweep things under the rug. That's why I'm here with you guys today."

In July 2021, Kissinger was named 'Officer of the Month' and he is also assigned to Bon Lin Elementary as a school resource officer, including this school year. 

CBP Officer Arrested in El Paso, Charged with Alien Smuggling and Drug Trafficking

 EL PASO, Texas – A Customs and Border Protection officer was arrested in El Paso on criminal charges related to his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle undocumented noncitizens for financial gain and alleged drug trafficking activity.

According to court documents, between on or about Dec. 21, 2023 and Feb. 5, 2025, Manuel Perez Jr., 32, of El Paso, allegedly smuggled and attempted to smuggle undocumented noncitizens into the United States for commercial advantage and private financial gain. The indictment alleges that, in multiple instances, Perez Jr. admitted a vehicle driven by an undocumented noncitizen at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry in El Paso as part of human smuggling operations. Additionally, Perez Jr. allegedly conspired to possess a substance containing at least 5kg of cocaine from on or about Nov. 1, 2019 through and including Feb. 5, 2025, to distribute throughout Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina and elsewhere.

Perez Jr. is charged with one count of conspiracy to bring aliens to the United States for financial gain, three counts of bringing aliens to the United States for financial gain, and one count of conspiracy to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute. If convicted, he faces a up to five years in federal prison for the human smuggling conspiracy charge, three to 10 years in prison for each of the three additional human smuggling charges, and 10 years to life for the drug trafficking charge. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas made the announcement.

This investigation was a joint effort by FBI El Paso, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Professional Responsibility, and Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, which comprise the FBI El Paso West Texas Border Corruption Task Force, along with the assistance of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations, U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector, Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division/Texas Highway Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations El Paso and the Drug Enforcement Administration El Paso Division.

Assistant U.S. Attorney John Johnston is prosecuting the case.

GBI Arrests Quitman Police Officer on Charges of Cruelty to Children

Quitman, GA (March 7, 2025) - The GBI has arrested and charged Deandre Tucker, age 33, of Quitman, GA, with one count of felony Cruelty to Children in the 1st Degree, and his wife, Micayla Tucker, age 30 of Quitman, GA with one count of felony Cruelty to Children in the 2nd Degree with Negligence. Deandre Tucker is a Quitman Police Officer.

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, the GBI was requested by the Quitman Police Department to investigate an allegation of child abuse against a current Quitman police officer.

Agents responded to collect evidence and conduct interviews. Based on the severity of the visible injuries on the child, the Tuckers were arrested.

Both were booked into the Brooks County Jail.

This case is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the GBI Investigative Office in Thomasville at 229-225-4090. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

Inquiries related to Deandre Tucker’s employment status should be directed to the Quitman Police Department.

Sand Springs Police Officer Arrested, Accused of Unauthorized Use of Credit Card

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — A Sand Springs Police officer was arrested after allegedly using a credit card that was supposed to be in police custody.

On Dec. 23, 2024, officers responded to a deceased person found at an apartment complex near South Apple Creek Drive and West Wekiwa Road in Sand Springs.

Officers collected safekeeping items that belonged to the victim while processing the scene.

During the investigation, it was determined that a credit card belonging to the victim had been charged multiple times following their death.

While investigating, police learned that someone within their department may have been involved.

After gathering enough evidence to verify their suspicions, Sand Springs Police said the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was brought in within 14 hours to take over the investigation.

Investigators tracked down where the charges had been linked and identified the suspect as Theodore "Ted" Cook who is a Sand Springs Police officer.

Cook was arrested and booked into the Tulsa County jail on Thursday for unauthorized use of a credit card and grand larceny, but has since bonded out.

Cook is on unpaid leave until the district attorney decides whether or not to file charges. Police said Cook will be fired if charges are approved.

Sand Springs Police Deputy Chief Todd Enzbrenner shared the following statement:

“Today is a dark and sad day in the Sand Springs police department. One of our own was arrested for crimes that absolutely damage the trust we share with our community. Our officer’s are devastated and feel betrayed but will continue to serve the citizens with their head held high. They are dedicated men and women and care deeply about their calling. While some will try and tarnish the years and years of honorable service to this community because of the actions of one. We will not let that deter us from continuing to serve our citizens with honor, fairness, and justice, keeping with the oath we all took. I can’t recall any officers ever being arrested while working here in over 40 years. “

Seabrook police officer allegedly shared child sex abuse images on Kik, solicited minors

 SEABROOK — A Seabrook police officer charged with possession of child sex abuse images allegedly uploaded graphic videos on a social media chat app and had explicit conversations with underage girls, according to a police affidavit.

John Giarrusso III, 48, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, was arrested this week on felony charges of possession of child pornography, dissemination of visual material of a child in a state of nudity or sexual conduct and disseminating obscene matter to a minor.

Seabrook Police Chief Brett Walker said they were notified of the charges by the Haverhill Police Department Monday and that he was "immediately" placed on administrative leave. Seabrook Town Manager Bill Manzi said Thursday that Giarrusso is on "unpaid leave" and his certification as a NH police officer has been suspended."

Giarrusso was arraigned Monday in Haverhill District Court and was released on $100,000 cash bail.

Attempts to reach Giarrusso were unsuccessful.

Police affidavit: Giarrusso called himself 'Officer Sexy'

According to a police affidavit filed by Haverhill Police Detective Kaylee Sarde, police received a tip on Feb. 11 from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding an incident involving the dissemination of child sex abuse material over the internet.

Kik, the messaging and chat app, reported there were five digital files uploaded including ones of naked children between the ages of 6 to 8 years old being molested and raped by adults.

The IP and email address associated with the account led police to Giarrusso.

When police reviewed the Kik account, they discovered the child sex abuse images as well as selfies and videos they believe to be of Giarrusso including one photo of him shirtless and a video where he holds up a law enforcement badge in his hand stating, "I love blue."

Sarde said she also reviewed text messages where Giarrusso allegedly had conversations with other Kik users, in which "he indicates that he wants to have sexual intercourse with their wives, daughters, and also with their wives and daughters at the same time."

In one conversation, Giarrusso allegedly tells another user that "the girls in town call (him) Officer Sexy" and that he is a "New England cop."

NH police officer arrested in Haverhill on child sex abuse material charges

HAVERHILL, MASS. (WHDH) - A Seabrook, New Hampshire police officer was arrested by Haverhill Police on Monday, officials said.

Officials say John Giarrusso was arrested and arraigned in Haverhill District Court on three counts of child sex abuse material charges.

The Seabrook police department released a statement on social media regarding the arrest, saying, “While the Seabrook Police Department adheres to the principle that those accused of crimes are innocent until proven guilty, given the nature of the accused crimes, the Department immediately placed Ofc. Giarrusso on administrative leave.”

The Seabrook police department promises to cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

BWC: Utah officers disciplined after pressuring rookie to cut deceased man’s body

 

The released footage shows Salt Lake City officers laughing as they instructed the rookie cop to assist with moving the deceased man’s body

March 04, 2025 01:41 PM • 

Joanna Putman

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Several Salt Lake City police officers have been disciplined after body camera footage revealed they mishandled and mocked the body of a deceased homeless man in the summer of 2024, FOX 13 reported.

The footage, released on Feb. 28, shows officers laughing as a rookie officer was handed a utility knife and directed to help with the deceased man’s body. The officer in training initially thought it was a prank but said he was pressured by senior officers, according to the report.

The department placed seven employees on leave after the incident came to light. Following an internal investigation:

• One officer violated eight department policies and resigned.
• Another officer violated four policies and received a three-day suspension.
• A third officer violated two policies and received a warning.
• One employee violated one policy, but no written record of discipline was found.

The Utah Attorney General’s Office conducted a criminal investigation, but prosecutors have not filed charges, according to the report.

Internal investigation findings

The Salt Lake City Police Department’s internal investigation revealed that a contractor with the Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) gave the officer in training a utility knife and authorized him to cut blisters on the deceased man’s right arm.

Under Utah law, the medical examiner assumes jurisdiction over an unattended death and can authorize specific actions regarding the handling of the body. The department’s internal affairs report outlined additional findings:

• SLCPD officers responded to the scene and completed tasks including securing the area, interviewing the 9-1-1 caller, attempting to identify the deceased, and notifying supervisors, homicide detectives, and the OME.
• OME personnel arrived, documented the scene and were later joined by three contractors from Care Center of Utah Mortuary Services, who were responsible for transporting the body.
• Before transport, one contractor asked the OME investigator if the contractors could conduct “controlled popping,” and the investigator authorized it.
• Around the same time, the rookie officer, at the direction of senior officers, approached OME personnel to assist with lifting the body.
• The contractor handed the rookie officer a utility knife and instructed him to pop blisters on the deceased’s arm.

Body camera footage

The video shows two officers directing the rookie officer to assist with moving the body while making jokes. The rookie appeared hesitant, questioning whether he was being pranked.

“I feel like you’re pranking me,” the rookie said. “Why are you smirking like that?”

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Body camera footage then shows the rookie approaching the contracting crew and asks, “Do you need any help lifting him?” The crew responds with laughter and appears surprised by his question. The rookie then remarks that he feels like the other officers are “pranking” him.

As the rookie approaches, a contractor hired to transport the body is on the phone with the medical examiner’s office, asking for approval to perform “controlled popping” before moving the man’s body, according to SLCPD. The man had large blisters on his right forearm.

In the body camera footage, the contracting crew tells the rookie officer that they will “allow” him to assist and hand him a box-cutter-style knife.

“Shield your face, and just go ahead and pop all the blisters,” one contractor instructs him.

The rookie officer makes several small incisions before returning the tool and walking back to the other officers, who are seen smiling.

“You guys suck,” the rookie said.

“We had to do that,” an officer responded.

According to SLCPD, the officers instructed the rookie officer to leave out any mention of the popping from his official police report. Unsubmitted drafts of his report confirmed the rookie did try to document his actions.

Department response

SLCPD Chief Mike Brown condemned the officers’ conduct, calling it “unprofessional, discourteous, disrespectful and offensive.”

“This behavior does not align with the professionalism and integrity we demand as a police department,” Brown stated. “I extend my deepest condolences to Mr. (Jason) Lloyd’s family. Every person we encounter deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Our decorum during death investigations must never again fall short of our core values as it did at times in this case.”

Editor’s note: This article, originally published on March 4, was updated on March 5 with additional information and clarifies that the OME was the one who made the order to cut the blisters, not the senior officers.