Quartzsite, Arizona- The Town of Quartzsite released the 127 page DPS investigation report after Desert Messenger requested FOIA request on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
The investigation was generated by a complaint made in July, 2011 by then mayor Ed Foster alleging Quartzsite Police Chief Jeff Gilbert, Sergeant Fabiola Garcia and Officer Rick Patterson illegally removed Jennifer Jones from the June 28, 2011 town council meeting; that their actions prevented the transaction of town business; which violated ARS 13-2904, A4, Disorderly Conduct.
The investigation was conducted by Arizona Department of Public Safety Special Investigations Unit's Detective R. Baroldy.
The findings were reviewed by Arizona Deputy Attorney General Andrew Pacheco.
"The investigation was declined for prosecution based on no reasonable likelihood of conviction. The investigation will be closed and no further action taken."
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