Posted on 05/22/2022 12:33:51 AM PDT by Morgana
A Texas deputy has been relieved of her duties after she was allegedly found using her boyfriend's taser on her three children aged 8, 11, and 12.
Former Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy Constable Xochitl Ortiz, 34, appeared in court on May 20 to face three counts of causing injury to children younger than 15.
Each count carries a possible sentence of 10 years in prison, under Texas law.
Ortiz was a two-year veteran of the force. Her boyfriend, former deputy Christopher Worthington, has also been fired the department. He joined in October 2020.
The alleged abuse occurred at Ortiz's apartment in town of Tomball between April 1 and 4 this year.
During that time, Ortiz is accused of 'drive stunning' her children with an 'electric self-defense device.' She is believed to have used her fellow deputy boyfriend's department issued Taser.
According to Police1, a 'drive-stun' is 'generally considered to be a pain-compliance technique that is a lesser quantum of force than deploying the probes.'
Prosecutors say that the children told their father, who is divorcing their mom, about the alleged abuse.
They said they were tasered in the bottom, hand and shoulder. Ortiz’s children reported the alleged abuse to their father, and that they “do not feel safe” in her home, a probable cause finding prosecutors filed in Harris County District Court states, adding that the boys “made consistent statements of abuse” by their mom to state child protection workers. Ortiz and the children’s dad are currently going through a divorce.
He then reported Ortiz to authorities on April 14. Ortiz was taken into custody on May 18.
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LOL
Very obvious affirmative action hire.
I would agree....some element of the story is misinformation. This is probably like a cattle-shock-stick (I’d taken a dose or two as a kid on the farm while using it).
I doubt there is a parent alive who hasn’t been tempted....
From the article, “the largest taser manufacturer recommends not using tasers on children...”
Not a laughing matter but I read that sentence and laughed. I am now wondering if there is a “warning label” on the package? FWIW, if this is true.. glad the kid’s are safe and away from her.
“Very obvious affirmative action hire.”
And, of course, she got that AA discount...
“Her bail had been set at $450,000, it was later lowered to $150,000.”
Mom-of-three says to kids don’t tell me I don’t love you zap ensues.
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