Monthly Archives: January 2016

Taser Violation Leads to Austin Officer’s Suspension

Back in August of last year, the Austin PD received a report that a man had urinated in public. Two officers, including Officer Christopher Van Buren, were dispatched to the scene. It’s undisputed what happened next. A man, who was believed to be the suspect, was lying beneath a tree with his head resting on […]

Texas trooper arrested for propositioning driver

The Texas Department of Public Safety announced that a trooper has been fired for allegedly propositioning a driver who he stopped for speeding. The trooper, Christopher Champion, who had been with DPS for about seven years, has also been arrested on charges of soliciting prostitution and “official oppression.” According to the arrest warrant affidavit, Champion […]