By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ
Managing Editor
edi...@sbnewspaper.com
An officer with the San Benito CISD Police Department facing charges of official oppression and injury to a child has been fired, school district officials confirmed Thursday.
According to Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio, now-former SBCISD police officer Joe Mendez was arrested Wednesday after he turned himself in to authorities. Mendez, who in February was accused of assaulting a teenage student who was restrained at the department’s station, was released from County custody after posting bail. Lucio confirmed that Mendez’ bonds were set at $35,000 (official oppression) and $5,000 (injury to a child).
Want the whole story? Pick up a copy of the April 6 edition of the San Benito News, or subscribe to our E-Edition by clicking here.