Disgraced College Station Police Officer Confesses to Misdemeanor Thefts

College Station – A Disgraced Ex-Police Officer Admits to Misdemeanor Theft

In a recent development, former police officer, De’Kedrick Anderson, has admitted guilt to committing two misdemeanor thefts in court. The 24-year-old was employed with the College Station Police Department (CSPD) for merely seven months before his termination took place. The officer is confirmed to have appropriated money from individuals he arrested during his brief period of service.

Probation and Community Service Sentencing

Upon admission of his crimes, local court records reveal that Anderson was served with a probation sentence, stretching over a period of twenty months, along with a suspension of one year of jail imprisonment. The former officer’s plea deal also entailed giving up his peace officer’s license. In addition to the annulment of his police license, Anderson was mandated to complete 120 hours of community service.

Theft Incidents Unveiled

The theft accusations against Anderson stem from two separate incidences, both dated to July 2023, involving sums amounting to a total of less than $750. Anderson allegedly pilfered money from detainees he had previously secured in his capacity as a police officer.

Bodycam Footage Confirms Illicit Actions

The disclosure surrounding Anderson’s criminal activities came as a result of a thorough investigation by the CSPD. Investigators brought forth transgressions from video footage stemming from Anderson’s bodycam and his patrol vehicle’s camera, which evidently displayed him taking a portion of the detainee’s cash and placing it in the back of his patrol vehicle. This act of theft occurred in the aftermath of Anderson chauffeuring the prisoner to the Brazos County jail.

In an issued arrest report, CSPD disclosed that Anderson had confessed to the theft during the interrogation process. The former officer was quoted as acknowledging his crime, labeling it as an act committed in “a moment of weakness”. Investigators managed to recuperate $360 out of the undisclosed amount taken from the prisoner. However, the detainee claimed his missing funds amounted to a total of $500.

Officer Terminated and Released on Bond

Following the acknowledgment of his crimes, Anderson was immediately discharged from his position at the CSPD. He was subsequently arrested on enhanced misdemeanor theft charges relating to his on-duty activities. However, Anderson was released remedially after posting a $4,000 bond.