January 26, 2012 Hidalgo County jailer fired for working as illegal security guard www.privateofficer.com
McAllen TX Jan 26 2012 A Hidalgo County jailer is off the job after he allegedly worked as a security guard at a local nightclub falsely identifying himself as a police officer.
McAllen police arrested 22-year-old Gabriel Miranda early Sunday morning.
Investigators told Action 4 News that it all started with a disturbance at Club Phoenix around 12:49 a.m. Sunday.
Police officers reported that Miranda was wearing a black T-shirt that said “POLICE” and had a 9mm handgun in a holster.
Authorities learned that Miranda is not a licensed peace officer prompting officers to arrest him for false identification as a peace officer and unlawful carrying a weapon.
Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Treviño told Action 4 News that Miranda was placed on administrative leave after the incident.
Sheriff Treviño said an internal investigation into the incident ended with Miranda being fired on Tuesday.
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