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Patterson Officer Under Fire | Lafayette Louisiana News
Patterson Police are under fire over officer Tezeno, accused of aggressive traffic stops targeting minor infractions — now under review with body cam footage. His record is riddled with controversy: prior allegations of stealing a police car for Mardi Gras, multiple department moves, and a pending federal lawsuit over retaliation for reporting misconduct. His exit from Grand Coteau PD was officially cited as lacking POST certification — though his lawyer claims it was political. He spent just five months at Jeanerette PD before joining Patterson. In response, Patterson PD is overhauling its…
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