In a shocking turn of events, a police officer from the Los Santos Police Department was pulled over and cited for speeding and operating a vehicle without a valid license late Monday.
Sources tell Weazel News that the officer was spotted by deputies from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office near the 600 block of Panorama Drive in Sandy Shores, going nearly 100 miles per hour—more than double the speed limit in the area.
Deputies were able to catch up to the speeding unmarked police car and initiated a traffic stop, where it was determined that the officer driving the vehicle did not have a valid license at the time of the incident.
It’s alleged that the speeding officer had emergency lights activated and was slowing down for intersections while responding to a call for service. However, according to local community members, that was not the case.
“I was driving on East Joshua, heading home from work, when I had to slam on my brakes because a car flew through the intersection, then a sheriff’s car with its lights and siren on. I thought it was a high-speed chase. Come to find out it was a cop they were chasing. That’s insane,” commuter Lucas Jones told Weazel News.
Weazel News caught up with Interim LSPD Chief Christopher Wallace at a community meeting in Vinewood early Tuesday morning and asked him about this incident.
“I heard about this as soon as I woke up today. An investigation is still ongoing regarding this matter. I will say, however, that it is nearly impossible to be employed by the police department without a valid driver’s license. We appreciate the accountability, and we should expect all law enforcement officials to be held to the same standard as any citizen of San Andreas,” said Wallace.
Community members are raising concerns about the department's practices and accountability following this incident.
“Had this been anyone else, no doubt they would have been arrested and had their car impounded,” community advocate William Jackson told Weazel News.
This incident comes shortly after Weazel News reported on alleged police misconduct in Grapeseed.
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It’s reported that the officer involved was cited for speeding, failing to provide a valid license and improper use of emergency lights and siren equipment.
It was later determined that the invalid license was the result of a department of motor vehicles error.
Officials from the Blaine County Sheriff's Office said an investigation is underway.
"This is unfortunate this incident occurred but we trust this incident will serve as a valuable reminder for all public servants including the Sheriff's Office to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and adherence to regulations," said a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office
Weazel News has reached out to the San Andreas Law Enforcement Council for comment but has not heard back.
This story is developing…
