Former Texas Police sergeant Blake Shimanek was faced with multiple charges following his demeaning behavior towards Puente family.
Blake Shimanek, a former Texas police officer was indicted for something he wishes he never should have done in the first place.
Not only Shimanek lose his job following the incident, he was charged with multiple counts as well.
He was indicted for arresting Marco Puente without any formidable reason and pepper-spraying him in the eye.
What ledthe police officer arrest Marco Puente? Let’s find out but first we take a look on Blake Shimanek.
Who Is Blake Shimanek?
Blake Shimanek was a former police officer at Texas.
He served as a Sergeant during his years at the Keller Police Department.
Shimanek must have been a loyal worker during his tenure as police officer in the Keller Police Department. However, his last known behavior was something he will never forget and be proud of.
Blake’s educational qualifications are left unknown but judging by the fact of his professional career, he is believed to have gained a sound knowledge on police and law.
His familial background is kept hidden as well.
Blake Shimanek: Officer Arrested Over Official Oppression
Blake Shimanek was indicted for arresting Marco Puente without any formidable reason and asking another officer Antik Tomer to pepper spray Shimanek in his eyes. Tomer pepper sprayed twice.
Shimanek was charged with official oppression and a Class A misdemeanor and a possible jail time upto 1 year.
Body-cam footage from August 15, 2020 revealed Shimanek arresting Dillon Puente, son of Marco Puente for violating the traffic rules.
While Blake was performing the arrest on the afternoon, Marco happened to walk past the road only to find his son being handcuffed. Marco started to record the video quickly.
However, Shimanek had other plans for the father as he ordered another officer Antik Tomer to arrest and pepper-spray him in the eye.
When asked on the reasons for Marco’s arrest, Shimanek replied that the father was blocking the roadway.
After the investigation, the Puente family was not found guilty of anything. Later, Puente family sued the city of Keller and the case was settled for $200,000.
Blake Shimanek New Job
Blake Shimanek’s new job is not known.
His job as a police officer came to an end after the incident with Marco Puente and his son.
Shimanek, who had been police officer for the Keller Police Department resigned from the office on February 2021. His last day on duty was Monday, Feb 1.
Prior to his resignation, Shimanek was demoted 2 ranks following an investigation and was taken off patrol.
Meanwhile, Antik Tomer was not punished.
As part of our commitment to transparency and communication around the Aug. 15 police incident, we offer this latest update: Officer Blake Shimanek has resigned from the Keller Police Department. His last day on duty with our organization was Monday, Feb. 1.
— City of Keller, TX (@cityofkeller) February 1, 2021
Blake Shimanek Reddit Video
Blake Shimanek’s video of arresting Marco Puente and his son Dillon Puente became a hot issue after the footage was released.
Similarly, several users on Reddit created a group to discuss the incident and have presented their views regarding the issue.
Almost all of the netizens are disappointed with the incident.