Former BRPD Officer Convicted Of Malfeasance In Office

Wooden judge gavel or a wood hammer and a soundboard used by a judge person on a desk in a courtroom with a blurred brass scale of justice behind.

Photo: William_Potter / iStock / Getty Images

Sentencing awaits a former Baton Rouge police officer who was found guilty on Tuesday of malfeasance in office.

Donald Steele waived his right to a jury trial on Monday in favor of a bench trial before a judge.

Steele pulled over a female student near LSU in June 2021 and offered not to arrest her for DWI in exchange for sexual favors.

He was later indicted for malfeasance in office and second-degree kidnapping, and was fired from the police force.

The judge found him not guilty of the kidnapping charge.

Copyright © 2024 TTWN Media Networks Inc.


Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content