Police captain accused of engaging in political activity reinstated

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ
Staff Writer
reporter@sbnewspaper.com

San Benito Police Captain Arnold Garcia has been reinstated. (File photo)

A Civil Service Hearing was held in the Cesar Gonzalez Meeting Hall at the San Benito Municipal Building on Thursday, June 2 in reference to a complaint filed by Judge David Garza against San Benito Police Captain Arnold Garcia, who was recently suspended for allegedly engaging in political activitiy.

Garza filed a complaint March 24 in which he accused Garcia of soliciting his brother, Romeo Garza, to run against Commissioner Tony Gonzales.

A civil service committee, composed of Mary Lou Saldana, Luis Gonzalez and Larry Drake serving as chairman, heard arguments from both sides as they tried to determine adequate disciplinary action against Garcia, and ultimately decided to sustain an indefinite suspension issued by San Benito Police Chief George Gomez.

The civil service committee reinstated Garcia, but upheld a 15-day suspension without pay.

For more on this story, pick up a copy of the June 5 edition of the San Benito News. Or view our E-Edition by clicking here.