The State of Arkansas has resolved the criminal case against former Waldron Police Officer, Omar Gonzalez.
In a statement by the Special Prosecuting Attorney 15th Judicial District, Emily White, the plea was an agreement with the defendant and on the advice of his attorney, John Collins.
The Defendant entered into a negotiated plea of Guilty to one (1) count of Battery in the third degree, in violation of Ark. Code Ann. §5-13-203, a Class A Misdemeanor, for his continuing course of conduct toward Robert Deer on February 16, 2022, in Scott County. At the time of the criminal offense, the defendant was employed as a City of Waldron Police Officer and was at all times working within the lawful scope and authority of his position as a law enforcement officer in Scott County. The Defendant was sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000.00 and standard court costs of $250.00 with the Scott County Circuit Court.
“I would specifically like to thank the Arkansas State Police, Troop G, for their diligent efforts in this criminal investigation and successful prosecution,” stated White.
The charges of an accomplice in this case against current Scott County Sheriff Randy Shores are still open and pending with the courts.
