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  this is unusual!!! cops almost never get fired for their crimes!!! this guy must have done something to piss off his boss!!! Original Article


Marana officer is fired

in wake of his 2 arrests


TUCSON - A police officer in the town of Marana has been fired after being arrested twice in December.

Officer John Destefano, 33, was arrested on Dec. 18 by the Pima County Sheriff's Department and charged with DUI. On Dec. 27, he was arrested at his home on complaints of domestic violence/criminal damage and domestic violence/disorderly conduct.

Sgt. Tim Brunenkant said both incidents violated Marana Police Department policy, and Destefano was fired on Friday. He had been an officer since 1999.

Records show the criminal damage charge was dismissed, but the disposition of the other cases is unclear.