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Texas Police Officer Fired for Smoking Marijuana in Jail Bathroom

Texas Police Officer Fired for Smoking Marijuana in Jail Bathroom

Summary

A Bexar County sheriff's deputy was arrested and dismissed after he was found smoking marijuana in a jail restroom. The deputy, Ivan Estrada, is also facing charges for having a controlled substance and bringing a banned item into the jail.

Key Facts

  • A sheriff's deputy named Ivan Estrada was both arrested and fired.
  • Estrada admitted to smoking marijuana at a county detention center.
  • The incident took place in a staff restroom at the facility.
  • Estrada faces charges for possessing a controlled substance.
  • He also faces charges for bringing a banned item into the jail.
  • Estrada joined the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office in April.
  • The situation is ongoing and developing.

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