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UPDATE: Former Alexander police sergeant in court


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Alexander police sargeant arrested on rape charges
Alexander police sargeant arrested on rape charges
Updated: 4/02/2009 8:54 am Published: 3/31/2009 12:00 pm
The former Alexander Police Sergeant accused of raping three children is out of jail on bond.  Jeffrey Garcia tells FOX16 he didn't commit this crime and he's surprised and devastated by the charges.

"It's bogus, I didn't do any of that. I do, I love my job and wouldn't jeopardize that for anything," says Jeffrey Garcia.

But Garcia stepped down from his position as Sergeant with the Alexander Police Department after getting charged with raping three children. Benton Police arrested Garcia Monday.  Wednesday, a judge released him on bond and ordered him to have no contact with the children involved in this case.

Garcia wouldn't say much about his accusers."Somebody that I know. I'm surprised, I'm heartbroken."

In an earlier interview, Alexander Assistant Police Chief Tommy Leath said Garcia built up a rapport with the community and they've never had any problems with him. This all came as a huge surprise, he supports Garcia.

"It's all in the courts hands, they're gonna make the final say so in this case and I really hope it comes out on Jeff's side," says Leath.

When word got out in Alexander that Garcia was charged with rape many people came to his defense and Garcia says for that he's grateful. "I know they are and I appreciate them very much."

Garcia is not only leaning on their support, he's looking to God to help him through this.

Garcia was released on a $25,000 bond. The prosecutor had asked for a higher bond saying he considered Garcia a flight risk. Garcia heads back to court May 12th, at that time he is expected to enter a plea.
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itswhatilived - 4/14/2009 5:35 PM
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This is a sad thing & if it turns out to be true it will be even sadder, so i will pray for both sides b/c its a proper process we must go thru in the justice system. I'm especially commenting b/c it seems that of lately Judges, Prosecutors, & Law Officials have decided to take the law into their on hands. I have witness some sort of Judge, Jury, & Executioner in Bradley County over the past 9yrs. Just recently a young mother of 3 was sentences to 7yrs in prison b/c of her crime, in spite of showing her self rehabilitation while out awaiting trial. She was offered 10yrs from the word go, even though her record was spot less not even a traffic ticket. Oh not to say she didnt deserve punishment but to the degree of removing a parent from their children when the situation had been corrected. I person witness, assualts, batteries, drug, theft charges, go in & come out with aa pat on the backside. There was even a case where a young lady was stabbed in the leg over & the charges where dropped. Now let me explain about the town of Warren. It is a "Town of stay still" & "We make our on rules". So if there is anyone reading this comment about how corrupt this town is, i would like some advice on how to have Internal Affairs come take a look around with out the "Powers that be" knowing. Oh yes as small as our town is we have 4 unsolved murders that the corrupt City cops cant or wont solve but seems that everyone around town has some assumtions about. So if you think this is just a rant, check the statistics about Warren. Back to the young lady that recieve such a harsh penalty for correcting her life. It is said that an officer is saying if she hadnt been with her then boyfriend & would have been willing to "rollover" she would have not endured the wrath of Warren Police Department. Another question is, why was this certain officer in the prosecutors ear every hearing especially if he wasnt involved in the case of the young lady, mmmm? Please Help stop the corruption.

JayRay - 4/13/2009 11:19 AM
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I just think this is all a big mess. And for those of you who say you know this man personally and he would never do these things,does a pedafile walk around and broadcast that he is attracted to children? I don't think so. I lived in Alexander and I know they are all crooked including this one. No I never would have thought this about him, but sadly I am not surprised. The sad thing is he was SUPPOSED to be the "good guy". He was only a monster in a costume. These poor children I hope with time and counseling they can get over it.

dumplins88 - 4/2/2009 12:23 AM
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from my experience ill be better than the law in this county ill give him the benefit of the doubt

dumplins88 - 4/2/2009 12:22 AM
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yes he is a cop and what dealings ive had with cops of late their are some that are bad. my nephew has been accused of being a sex offender but he was the victum of 13 year olds saying they were 22, when he found out they were 13 he quit communication with them but he was still arrested and is now serving 2 years while they are going to their next victum. he never met the girls only talked and texted them and did say trash he shouldnt have but he believed they were 22. these kids need to be stopped from lying and i believe nothing i hear and only half of what i see. these teens are going to far and one day they will meet someone who will harm them so the law needs to prosecute and send out a warning we will not tolerate no more. kids these days are more advanced than i was when i was 13, i was busy with my dolls not sexting. parents need to be more involved where are they when these kids are doing these things. as far as the police officer he is innocent until they prove he is guilty to me, young kids do lie in our case they did and got away with it while a young man is in prison

rbudj - 4/1/2009 7:23 PM
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akp079... to quote you, This man if he did do this crime, which he would not have been arrested if there wasn't some kind of solid proof" Actually, because our judicial system is SO screwed up... if two people testify to one single fact of agreement, then in a court of law, it is physical evidence. Just like a police officers word over your own is considered hard evident proof. It just is not right, not right at all.

rbudj - 4/1/2009 7:19 PM
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btw... if in fact the "childeren" are making this stuff up, I hope each of their parents are sued until absolute bankruptcy. Out of control... out of control.

rbudj - 4/1/2009 7:15 PM
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I agree with chokgal... he would not have resigned if he were not guilty... sounds like he resigned before talking with his lawyer... besides... the media has YET to tell us the ages of the supposed victims. Someone 17 years and 364 days old can be classified as a child. How old were they FOX? Hiding something are you?

rbudj - 4/1/2009 7:13 PM
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this news story has gone from officer assaulted children to rape children. They mentioned children so it should be classified as molestation am I wrong?. The problem is with the sick journalists and I hope you all burn in Hell. You make stuff up to get ratings. This guy could have or could have not committed the crimes but you keep headlining it as different offenses to attract more readers. God will punish you because you cannot serve money and God at the same time. May you rot in hell media!

getreal - 4/1/2009 6:35 PM
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For such as Saline County being DIRTY!!!! I belive we may have more clay than actual dirt,As for having issues that is clearly evident as was stated in previous post akp079 I am sorry for what you went thru back then,But it has nothing to do with this mans life or the accusations aganist him . I have worked with childern who have been sexualy tramutized and thru therapy even years later truth of blaming a innocent person has come out.

chokgal - 4/1/2009 2:35 PM
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Just out of curiosity, is it customary for law enforcement personnel to immediately resign amid charges?
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