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Runnels County sheriff investigating off-duty incident involving Ballinger police officer
San Angelo Standard-Times
The Runnels County Sheriff's Office is investigating an altercation involving an off-duty Ballinger police officer, who has since been placed on administrative leave, according to a report in the Runnels County Register.
Ballinger Sheriff Carl Squyres confirmed the details of the report Thursday.
Officer Ernest Juarez was escorted home by two fellow officers after a confrontation with a resident during the town's Party in the Park celebration June 28, 2019, according to officials.
Ballinger Police Department officials asked Runnels County Sheriff Carl Squyres to investigate the matter to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
"This alleged incident involves one of our police officers, a public servant, so the public has every right to know what is going on throughout this investigation," Ballinger city manager Tommy Turney told the Register.
Turney said the sheriff would turn the investigation's findings over to the county attorney for possible prosecution.