George Harper
Service Record
Louisiana State Police
| Rank | Trooper |
| Dates of Service | January 5, 2018[1] - June 4, 2021[2]. |
| Salary | $78,525 (2020)[3] |
| Last Known Status | Terminated[2] |
Incident Reports
2020 Arrest of Antonio Harris
Response Timeline
On June 17, 2020, the department gave Harper a "counseling session". Harper was criticized for using profane language and threatening Harris. [4]
On January 22, 2021, Harper was placed on administrative leave.[4]
On February 8, 2021, Harper was arrested and placed on paid administrative leave. Harper was charged with misdemeanor simple battery and felony malfeasance in office.[5][6][4]
On June 4, 2021, Harper was fired.[2]
About May 12, 2022, state prosecutors charged Harper with misdemeanor simple battery and chose not to pursue the malfeasance charge. Harper faces up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted.[7]
On February 9, 2023, the District Attorney announced plans to drop the charges against Harper.[8]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ Rachael Thomas, Louisiana State Police welcomes 27 new troopers to the force, WAFB, 2018-01-05
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kevin Foster, La. troopers fired after Ronald Greene, Antonio Harris beatings, KNOE, 2021-06-09
- ↑ George Harper, State Police Trooper, Louisiana State Police, govSalaries
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 TRO and Support, LA Boards Commission, 2021-03-04
- ↑ Lester Duhé, Louisiana State Police release new details behind arrests of four troopers, KPLC, 2021-02-08
- ↑ Chris Nakamoto, Two state troopers will remain on payroll despite excessive force arrests, WBRZ, 2021-04-08
- ↑ Louisiana state troopers charged in beating of Black man, KNOE, 2022-05-12
- ↑ Jim Mustian, Charges dropped against state troopers accused of beating Black motorist, WWL, 2024-02-10
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