Scott Harrell

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Service Record

Texas City Texas Police Department

Main article: Texas City Texas Police Department
Rank Officer
Dates of Service Hired approximately 2019.[1] Ended September 1, 2023.[2]
Salary $75,086 (2022)[3]
Last Known Status Terminated.[2]

Incident Reports

2023 Detainment of Christopher Schull

‎ For other people with this name, see Christopher Shull.


Bodycam: ‘Power Tripping’ Texas Cop Pulled Off Streets After ‘Buc-ee’s’ Traffic Stop

On April 19, 2023, Harrell contacted Schull, who he thought had been speeding and driving recklessly in the parking lot of a gas station.[2] Harrell felt Schull was not cooperating, threatened to take him to jail, and continued to argue with him. Harrell handcuffed Schull and put him in a police vehicle. Schull was given a ticket for disregarding a traffic control device and was released.[4]

The incident was captured on Harrell's body-worn camera and the gas station's surveillance cameras.[2]

Response Timeline

In May 2023, the department opened an investigation.[2]

Schull's ticket was dismissed.[4]

On September 1, 2023, Harrell was fired.[2]

On May 1, 2024, Schull filed a lawsuit against Harrell, claiming violations of his Constitutional rights.[5]

Schull's civil lawsuit was settled.[6]

On September 3, 2024, a Galveston County grand jury refused to indict Harrell.[6] ‎

LEO Ratings

Training and Tactics rating: neutral
Protect & Serve rating: bad
Individual Rights rating: neutral
Accountability and Integrity rating: neutral
Off Duty rating: neutral
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Public Comments

References

  1. ↑ Texas City police officer pulled from streets, under investigation after viral traffic stop in B..., KPRC, 2023-05-24
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 'Do you want to go to jail?' Video shows driver claiming former Texas City officer threatening him, ABC 13, 2023-09-08
  3. ↑ Scott Harrell C, Pd-Patrolman, City of Texas City, govSalaries
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Bryce Newberry, Texas City police officer remains under investigation as new video shows moments before viral Buc-ee’s traffic stop, KPRC, 2023-09-08
  5. ↑ Bryce Newberry, Former Texas City officer faces federal civil rights lawsuit in viral Buc-ee’s traffic stop, Click2Houston, 2024-05-02
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Christian Terry, Fired officer in viral Texas City Buc-ee’s traffic stop won’t face charges, Click2Houston, 2024-09-05

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