SAN ANTONIO — Two officers from the Live Oak Police Department with more than 20 years of combined service experience have resigned following allegations of misconduct, according to LOPD—the result of an investigation which has left Chief Gary Hopper furious.
"We depend on the trust that we have in the community," he told KENS 5. "I just want them to know that we are as angry as they are.
On Jan. 31, the department said, police received information concerning a pair of officers who had been involved in misconduct involving a sexual relationship with a woman, supplying her with narcotics and inside information, such as how to avoid areas of surveillance while purchasing drugs.
LOPD says Cpl. David Wall was sexually involved with the woman while also providing her with" prescription medication and possible illegal narcotics during their relationship." She said Wall was the one who told her where not to buy drugs from.
Authorities investigated and found the claims to be true, after which Wall was placed on administrative leave and relieved of all duties before he resigned.
Sergeant Jonathan Gann also had a sexual relationship with the woman, the department said, and told her there was a warrant out for her arrest. When other officers attempted to arrest her, Gann called them away and "ordered them to not contact her."
Investigators were able to verify what she told them, and Gann was placed on administrative leave and relieved of all duties and access to the department. He also resigned later, after a disciplinary review board recommended he be either demoted or fired.
"I think they made mistakes," Hopper said. "They are mistakes we cannot tolerate, (that) we will not tolerate."
Officials say the investigation is still active, and they're still looking for criminal activity related to the policy violations. Hopper says the district attorney's office will review the case.
"It always tarnishes your badge a little bit," he said. "But I also think you have to look at the department as a whole."