A former Denver Police officer was sentenced to several years in prison for firing a handgun at local law enforcement officers in South Dakota.
Kachina McAlexander, who resigned from her job with DPD last April, was previously convicted of three counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and one count of reckless use of a firearm.
McAlexander was sentenced Tuesday to five years for each of the three counts but the judge suspended three years of each sentence. The judge also ordered that the reduced sentence be served concurrently, meaning McAlexander will now spend two years behind bars unless she is paroled early. The judge told McAlexander she would be eligible after one year.
McAlexander spoke in court Tuesday, apologizing for her actions, saying she was scared and would never try to intentionally hurt another law enforcement officer.
McAlexander was holed up in a Custer, S.D. motel room on March 24, 2009 when local officers arrived in response to a report that McAlexander might be suicidal.
The 10-year DPD veteran is accused of firing her weapon at the responding officers, none of whom was injured.
At the sentencing, the state's attorney said McAlexander had not taken full responsibility for her actions and noted her history of firing guns when emotional.
According to The Denver Post, McAlexander faced weapons charges in 2006 after firing at a television and at the walls of her home in Adams County. Like the March 24 incident, McAlexander was reportedly suicidal at the time.
A judge acquitted McAlexander of those charges and an appeal by prosecutors was not successful.
McAlexander, who originally faced attempted murder charges, eventually pleaded not guilty to the 2009 charges was convicted by a jury. She has been in custody since the trial
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Former Officer Kachina McAlexander Found Guilty Of Firing Weapon at Police
A former Denver Police officer was found guilty on all counts on Thursday after she was accused of firing her handgun at local law enforcement officers in South Dakota.
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Kachina McAlexander, who resigned from her job with DPD last April, was convicted of three counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and one count of reckless use of a firearm.
The jury deliberated for 3.5 hours on Thursday before returning a verdict.
Her trial began on Tuesday.
McAlexander was holed up in a Custer, S.D. motel room on March 24, 2009 when local officers arrived in response to a report that McAlexander might be suicidal.
The 10-year DPD veteran is accused of firing her weapon at the responding officers, none of whom was injured.
Attempted murder charges were initially filed but then thrown out nine months ago.
According to The Denver Post, McAlexander faced weapons charges in 2006 after firing at a television and at the walls of her home in Adams County. Like the March 24 incident, McAlexander was reportedly suicidal at the time.
A judge acquitted McAlexander of the charges and an appeal by prosecutors was not successful.
She is being held without bond at the Pennington County Jail while she waits for sentencing.
She could be sentenced to 25 years in prison for each of the assault counts, plus a $50,000 fine for each count. The reckless use of a firearm charge comes with a sentence of up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $2,000.
The clerk said a sentencing date had not been set.
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Kachina McAlexander, who resigned from her job with DPD last April, was convicted of three counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and one count of reckless use of a firearm.
The jury deliberated for 3.5 hours on Thursday before returning a verdict.
Her trial began on Tuesday.
McAlexander was holed up in a Custer, S.D. motel room on March 24, 2009 when local officers arrived in response to a report that McAlexander might be suicidal.
The 10-year DPD veteran is accused of firing her weapon at the responding officers, none of whom was injured.
Attempted murder charges were initially filed but then thrown out nine months ago.
According to The Denver Post, McAlexander faced weapons charges in 2006 after firing at a television and at the walls of her home in Adams County. Like the March 24 incident, McAlexander was reportedly suicidal at the time.
A judge acquitted McAlexander of the charges and an appeal by prosecutors was not successful.
She is being held without bond at the Pennington County Jail while she waits for sentencing.
She could be sentenced to 25 years in prison for each of the assault counts, plus a $50,000 fine for each count. The reckless use of a firearm charge comes with a sentence of up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $2,000.
The clerk said a sentencing date had not been set.
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Officer Kachina McAlexander Accused of Shooting at Officers
The jury trial has begun for a former Denver Police officer accused of firing her handgun at law enforcement officers in South Dakota.
Kachina McAlexander, who resigned from her DPD job last April, faces three counts of aggravated assault on a police officer and one count of reckless use of a firearm.
Her trial began Tuesday and was continuing Thursday, according to the Custer County court clerk's office.
McAlexander was holed up in a Custer motel room on March 24, 2009 when local officers arrived in response to a report that McAlexander might be suicidal.
The 10-year DPD veteran is accused of firing her weapon at the responding officers, none of whom was injured.
Attempted murder charges were initially filed but then thrown out nine months ago.
At the time, Custer County Sheriff Rick Wheeler expressed disappointment at the ruling.
"I really thought we would get a conviction," Wheeler, who had argued that his deputies' lives were clearly in danger during the incident, said.
McAlexander and her family have not returned repeated calls requesting comment.
According to The Denver Post, McAlexander faced weapons charges in 2006 after firing at a television and at the walls of her home in Adams County. Like the March 24 incident, McAlexander was reportedly suicidal at the time.
A judge acquitted McAlexander of the charges and an appeal by prosecutors was not successful.
A spokesperson for the Adams County District Attorney would not provide information on the case to 9NEWS saying the case information is sealed.
A 2009 request by 9NEWS to view McAlexander's Denver Police disciplinary file was rejected on the grounds that an internal investigation was either ongoing or imminent.
Denver Police declined to discuss McAlexander's situation on-camera after she was charged.
Kachina McAlexander, who resigned from her DPD job last April, faces three counts of aggravated assault on a police officer and one count of reckless use of a firearm.
Her trial began Tuesday and was continuing Thursday, according to the Custer County court clerk's office.
McAlexander was holed up in a Custer motel room on March 24, 2009 when local officers arrived in response to a report that McAlexander might be suicidal.
The 10-year DPD veteran is accused of firing her weapon at the responding officers, none of whom was injured.
Attempted murder charges were initially filed but then thrown out nine months ago.
At the time, Custer County Sheriff Rick Wheeler expressed disappointment at the ruling.
"I really thought we would get a conviction," Wheeler, who had argued that his deputies' lives were clearly in danger during the incident, said.
McAlexander and her family have not returned repeated calls requesting comment.
According to The Denver Post, McAlexander faced weapons charges in 2006 after firing at a television and at the walls of her home in Adams County. Like the March 24 incident, McAlexander was reportedly suicidal at the time.
A judge acquitted McAlexander of the charges and an appeal by prosecutors was not successful.
A spokesperson for the Adams County District Attorney would not provide information on the case to 9NEWS saying the case information is sealed.
A 2009 request by 9NEWS to view McAlexander's Denver Police disciplinary file was rejected on the grounds that an internal investigation was either ongoing or imminent.
Denver Police declined to discuss McAlexander's situation on-camera after she was charged.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Officer Kachina McAlexander Arrested for Attempted Murder
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South Dakota officials say a Denver police officer has been arrested on three counts of attempted murder after she fired a gun in the direction of 3 law officers who were checking on her at a motel near Custer.
Attorney General Larry Long's office says 31-year-old Kachina McAlexander was arrested Tuesday.
Two Custer County deputies and a Highway Patrol officer had gone to the motel to check on McAlexander. The attorney general's office said the officers found the woman with a gun in her hand, and she fired the gun several times in the direction of the officers.
The officers were not hurt.
Denver police Det. Sharon Avendano told The Denver Post she could not comment on McAlexander's arrest because another jurisdiction was in charge.
South Dakota officials say a Denver police officer has been arrested on three counts of attempted murder after she fired a gun in the direction of 3 law officers who were checking on her at a motel near Custer.
Attorney General Larry Long's office says 31-year-old Kachina McAlexander was arrested Tuesday.
Two Custer County deputies and a Highway Patrol officer had gone to the motel to check on McAlexander. The attorney general's office said the officers found the woman with a gun in her hand, and she fired the gun several times in the direction of the officers.
The officers were not hurt.
Denver police Det. Sharon Avendano told The Denver Post she could not comment on McAlexander's arrest because another jurisdiction was in charge.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Officer Christopher McClendon Charged with Accepting Unlawful Compensation
A Sanford police officer arrested this morning on allegations he was unlawfully compensated for helping repossess automobiles was suspended in the past, officials just said.
Christopher McClendon, who faces a charge of accepting unlawful compensation, was suspended twice without pay in 2007, Sanford Police spokeswoman Cleo Cohen said.
The first time, in July, was for 36.9 hours for insubordination. The second, in September, was for 43 hours for discussing the case with other officers, she said.
McClendon, who has been with the Sanford agency since February 2004, was arrested this morning after a nine-month investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement into allegations he was unlawfully compensated for assisting an auto sales company in making repossessions.
He was released from the Seminole County Jail after posting $2,000 bail. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison, said FDLE spokeswoman Sharon L. Gogerty.
McClendon used his position as a police officer to assist a business in making repossessions and, in return, his personal auto loan with the same company was forgiven, Gogerty said. The compensation he received was about $8,000, she said.
McClendon, who has been with the Sanford agency since February 2004, has been suspended without pay, said Sanford Police spokeswoman Cleo Cohen.
Her agency received the complaint about McClendon Oct. 30 and turned it over to FDLE in mid-November, she said.
Christopher McClendon, who faces a charge of accepting unlawful compensation, was suspended twice without pay in 2007, Sanford Police spokeswoman Cleo Cohen said.
The first time, in July, was for 36.9 hours for insubordination. The second, in September, was for 43 hours for discussing the case with other officers, she said.
McClendon, who has been with the Sanford agency since February 2004, was arrested this morning after a nine-month investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement into allegations he was unlawfully compensated for assisting an auto sales company in making repossessions.
He was released from the Seminole County Jail after posting $2,000 bail. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison, said FDLE spokeswoman Sharon L. Gogerty.
McClendon used his position as a police officer to assist a business in making repossessions and, in return, his personal auto loan with the same company was forgiven, Gogerty said. The compensation he received was about $8,000, she said.
McClendon, who has been with the Sanford agency since February 2004, has been suspended without pay, said Sanford Police spokeswoman Cleo Cohen.
Her agency received the complaint about McClendon Oct. 30 and turned it over to FDLE in mid-November, she said.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Officer Chris Hansen Charged with Grand Theft
Another thief cop wearing a badge.
Rapid City police officer, Chris Hansen has been charged with grand theft for taking 30 thousand dollars from the Rapid City Peace Officers Association-Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 2, where he was the treasurer.
Hansen was arrested last week, but had already resigned from the police department back in January. The resignation followed an internal investigation into Hansen’s work performance.
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He knew he was wrong that's why he quit. You should have never had a badge.
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