Armando Bustamante
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Service Record
Memphis Tennessee Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Salary | $58,978 (2020)[1] |
| Last Known Status | Separated |
Incident Reports
2021 Excessive Force Arrest
In January 2021, Bustamante struck a man in the head with his service weapon and his hands, without legal justification.[2]
Response Timeline
On February 14, 2023, Bustamante pleaded guilty to one felony count of deprivation of rights under color of law. At sentencing, Bustamante faces a up to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release.
On August 31, 2023, Bustamante was sentenced to 18 months in prison and one year of supervised release.[3]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ Armando Joel Bustamante, Police Officer, City of Memphis, govSalaries
- ↑ Former Memphis, Tennessee, Police Officer Pleads Guilty to a Civil Rights Violation for Assaulting a Man in his Custody, U.S. Department of Justice, 2023-02-14
- ↑ Former Memphis, Tennessee, Police Officer Sentenced for Civil Rights Violation for Assaulting a Man in his Custody, U.S. Department of Justice, 2023-08-31
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