Police officer Mindy Cardwell was charged after allegedly shooting a driver with his own gun during a traffic stop.
A Florida police officer has been fired after accidentally shooting a motorist with his own gun during a traffic stop in December 2024.
Jacksonville Sheriffβs Office said Officer Mindy Cardwell attempted to remove the firearm from driver Jason Arringtonβs waist and as she tried to remove it, the gun discharged and struck Mr Arrington in the leg.
Jacksonville Sheriffβs Office Press Release
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On December 13th, 2024, Police Officer S. Lowry conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by Jason Arrington for running a red light. Officers A. Weippert and M. Cardwell responded to assist on the traffic stop. Mr. Arrington, who was cooperative during the traffic stop, informed Officer Lowry that he was armed with a firearm. Officer Lowry directed Mr. Arrington to exit his vehicle, and he cooperated. Officer Cardwell then attempted to remove the firearm from the waist of Mr. Arrington.
While Officer Cardwell was attempting to remove the firearm, it discharged, striking Mr. Arrington in the leg.
The Internal Affairs investigation resulted in a sustained charge of incompetence against Officer Cardwell and JSO has begun termination proceedings for Officer Cardwell.
Consistent with Sheriff Watersβ commitment to transparency, JSO is releasing Body Worn Camera footage from all three officers and a photograph of the damaged steering column.
