News Release from: Oregon State Police
FORMER OSP EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY TO OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Posted: May 7th, 2013 3:49 PM
An Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper resigned Tuesday afternoon after he pleaded guilty to an Official Misconduct Charge in Clackamas County Circuit Court.
JOSE CORTEZ, age 37, was placed on paid, modified duty in March, pending an investigation into misconduct.
CORTEZ pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree official misconduct. He was sentenced to 7 days in jail, 12 months' probation, fines and other conditions set by the court.
CORTEZ had been with Oregon State Police since 2007 and was assigned to the Portland Area Command for his entire tenure with OSP.
His plea came after an investigation by the Oregon State Police Office of Professional Standards, with the help of the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office.
OSP Superintendent Richard Evans said the department will thoroughly investigate allegations of improper conduct by any employee and pursue prosecution when it involves criminal conduct.
"All members of the Oregon State Police are given a high level of trust and are held to a very high standard for personal and professional conduct," Evans said. "We won't accept any criminal conduct, and when supported by facts and evidence will pursue prosecution for such acts."
No further information for release. Any further questions regarding the case should be referred to the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office for Chief Deputy District Attorney Greg Horner.
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