Charges
According to Arizona DPS records, the officers suspension was connected to evidence that Cervantes tased his family dog "at least three times as a form of discipline for the dog digging holes in the backyard."
DPS paperwork indicates Cervantes admitted to using the state-issued TASER on the dog during two separate occasions. He received a letter of reprimand for this.
Phoenix police submit report on DPS shooting death of Dion Johnson to County attorney
Phoenix police submit report on DPS shooting death of Dion Johnson to County attorney
The report makes no recommendation for or against charging Cervantes in the shooting.
The paperwork also indicates he was served an order of protection against a woman he previously had a relationship with. Cervantes used his DPS vehicle to drive to an area outside his normal patrol area to place a note on this individual's car that scared her. He received 80 hours of unpaid leave for this incident.
In total, there are 13 incidents on Cervantes’ record with DPS.
Evidence
Congradulations George and all of the Arizona Department of Public Safety!