Suspension upheld in former police officer complaint

Kyle

Moses Leos III on March 7, 2018

An indefinite suspension ruling against a former Kyle Police officer was upheld March 2 after a hearing examiner determined he violated numerous city rules, codes and policies.

Jesse Espinoza

As a result, former Kyle police officer Jesse Espinoza has until March 12 to file an appeal, according to a city of Kyle press release.

The ruling, passed down by Hearing Examiner Dr. Paula Ann Hughes, was the result of a second hearing conducted on Espinoza’s indefinite suspension. The first hearing wa...

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