From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Galveston Deputy Fired for Tailgating Without Lights
Galveston deputy fired after video shows tailgating without lights.
In brief
Galveston deputy fired after video shows tailgating without lights. Galveston County Sheriff's deputy Carlos Ramos was terminated for tailgating a driver without lights, preventing traffic from passing. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
What happened
A Galveston County Sheriff's deputy was fired after video showed them tailgating a driver without lights.
“We were like, oh my god, what is he doing?”
Who was involved
The deputy, Carlos Ramos, was seen swerving to block traffic from passing.
Why it happened
The deputy tailgated without lights for an extended period, preventing traffic from passing.
What people said
The woman who filmed said the deputy 'harassed' her by riding her bumper.
“It was like harassment, and purposefully abusing his power just because she passed him.”
What happened next
The sheriff will review the incident to determine policy violations by Saturday.
The main idea
Galveston County Sheriff's deputy Carlos Ramos was terminated for tailgating a driver without lights, preventing traffic from passing.
