Michael Brewer
Service Record
San Antonio Texas Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | Ended June 2020.[1] |
| Salary | $77,061 (2019)[2] |
| Last Known Status | Terminated[1] |
Incident Reports
2016 Death of Ernesto Carraman
Police responded to a family disturbance call and encountered Carraman, who tried to punch an officer. Brewer repeatedly tased Carraman, who went into cardiac arrest and died. Police later described Carraman as suffering a mental health crisis.[3]
2019 Arrest of Matthew Garza
Response Timeline
Brewer was suspended indefinitely.[4]
In January 2020, Garza filed a complaint against the officers.[4]
Investigators determined that Brewer used "unnecessary physical violence" by kneeling on the handcuffed and non-resisting Garza.[5]
In June 2020, Brewer was fired.[6]
On March 22, 2022, Brewer was charged with unlawful restraint, a third-degree felony, and faces 10 years in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000.[5]
On May 1, 2023, the District Attorney dropped the charged against Brewer.[7]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fares Sabawi, After firing 4 officers for excessive force, San Antonio police chief asks for FBI review, KSAT, 2020-08-13
- ↑ Brewer Michael A, Police Officer, City of San Antonio, govSalaries
- ↑ Sanford Nowlin, San Antonio Police Officer Fired for Kneeling on Suspect's Neck Involved in Earlier Suspect Death, San Antonio Current, 2020-08-24
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Fares Sabawi, San Antonio police officer fired after kneeling on suspect’s neck: records, KSAT, 2020-08-12
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fares Sabawi, Former SAPD officer accused of kneeling on suspect’s neck criminally charged, KSAT, 2022-03-23
- ↑ Fares Sabawi, After firing 4 officers for excessive force, San Antonio police chief asks for FBI review, KSAT, 2020-08-13
- ↑ Dillon Collier, Prosecutors dismiss felony charge against ex-SAPD officer accused of kneeling on suspect’s neck, KSAT, 2023-05-01
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