Former LAPD officer arrested for allegedly burglarizing Orange County church
A former Los Angeles Police Department officer who tried to evade deputies was arrested after allegedly burglarizing Saddleback Church in Orange County, KTLA News is reporting.
Charles Mottern, 45, of Irvine, was Tasered after he allegedly tried to flee from Orange County Sheriff's Department deputies, who were investigating reports of property stolen from the church, according to authorities quoted by the station.
Mottern had been working at the church since August 2008 as a security guard, sheriff's officials say. Church officials reportedly noticed that items began disappearing, including cameras, computers and radios after Mottern had been hired.
Last Thursday, security guards at the church interrupted a burglary in progress and saw a suspect flee in a black BMW.
Sheriff's investigators, who were alerted by the church, obtained a search warrant for Mottern's home. They saw him driving a black BMW. He was Tasered after he fled in his car, parked the vehicle and then tried to escape on foot, authorities said.
Mottern was booked Tuesday on suspicion of burglary, possession of stolen property, evading arrest and resisting arrest, authorities said. It was unclear when he worked for the LAPD.
--Robert J. Lopez
Photo: Charles Mottern. Credit: KTLA.
This guy looks like he had the hell beat out of him. Is it me or does it seem like the cops take anything as an opportunity to grossly abuse their "powers"?
1. It seems that the injuries, if they were caused by the Sheriffs Deputies, are way out of line with the crime. He allegedly stole a few things and tried to flee, certainly not cause for breaking his face.
2. Why is it necessary for cops to so abuse people?
It is unfortunate that we as a society do not demand more restraint and civility out our law enforcement. I question who are the real thugs.
Posted by: Frank | November 26, 2009 at 01:00 AM
That man fits the profile of every LA Cop! Very Insane People!
Posted by: August | November 26, 2009 at 04:09 AM
He should be punished severely and caned in public.
Posted by: sam magee | November 26, 2009 at 01:45 PM
1st - 2:32
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A&M 7 - - -
Posted by: Craig88USC | November 26, 2009 at 05:40 PM
He was fired from lapd, he's a retard, couldn't cut playing in the big leagues..
Posted by: Mike | November 27, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Nice, got him in the face! Taser shot to the head!
Posted by: Rob | November 27, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Mottern was fired from LAPD for theft and deserves all the time he gets
Posted by: ZimZam | November 30, 2009 at 10:13 AM