Based on APO's participation in the internal investigation involving Corporal Matthew Nonweiler (7785), APO concurs with the chain of command's recommendation that the allegations of violations of impartial attitude and courtesy are unfounded.
Based on a review of the investigation file regarding alleged police misconduct involving Officers Cameron Tucker (9954), Jennifer Perez-Molina (9414), Matthew Gastelum (9934), and Katrina Vukasin (9588), APO concurs with the chain of command's…
Based on participation in the internal investigation into Officers Keston Campbell (AP7203), Nicholas LaBarbera (AP8923), and Artur Markov (AP9946) regarding an officer involved shooting that occurred on March 1, 2026, APO recommends exoneration for…
Based on participation in the internal investigation into APD Police Officers Jake Pitcher (AP 9862) and Ryne Kirchberg (AP 9241) regarding an officer involved shooting that occurred on May 7, 2025, APO recommends exoneration for each officer and the…
In response to Police Chief Lisa Davis, Austin Police Oversight (APO) disagrees with the level of discipline issued to Officer Lehman. He deployed his Taser without a verbal warning on a subject who was unarmed and did not appear to be a threat to…
In response to the complaint alleging unprofessional behavior by Officer Henry Guerra, Austin Police Oversight (APO) found that Officer Guerra responded to reports of a woman screaming but failed to properly investigate, allowing a man to leave…
Chief of Police Lisa Davis determined that Officer Phillip Sparkman violated Austin Police Department (APD) policies and suspended him indefinitely, effective May 11th, 2026. An Internal Affairs investigation found that he violated APD policy on acts…
In response to the internal investigation into Officer Derrick Lehman’s conduct, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends he receive a 3-5 day suspension, with no eligibility for education-based discipline. Officer Lehman deployed his Taser without a…
In response to the internal investigation into Officer Phillip Sparkman, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends Officer Sparkman be suspended indefinitely. The investigation found that Officer Sparkman refused to leave a residence when ordered and…
In response to Austin Police Oversight’s (APO) recommendation in the cases of Officers Hoke, Yaletchko, Ramirez, Yesiolowski, and Pistone, the Austin Police Department (APD) concurs with the APO's recommendation that Officers Hoke and Yaletchko be…