In a significant development for the City of Denton, one former and two current police officers are facing criminal charges, as announced by a Denton County Grand Jury. The charges stem from an investigation into incidents that include the improper use of force and falsification of records, with the Denton Police Department’s own policing coming under scrutiny.
These indictments follow revelations that emerged in February when the Denton County District Attorney’s Office dismissed charges against a homeless individual arrested in March 2024, cited inconsistencies between the arresting officer’s affidavit and body-cam footage, and the alarm was raised about potential misconduct within the department and the Denton County DA’s office notified the Denton Police Department of potential concerns regarding other arrests made by ex-officer Joel Weinstein, prompting separate internal and criminal investigations.
The investigation results led to disciplinary actions and the indictment of Ronald Foy for Official Oppression and William Hulslander for Official Oppression plus Tampering with Governmental Record, while Joel Weinstein faces charges for Tampering with Governmental Record, according to the City of Denton…