Buckeye Police Officer Carri Carrico was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday following an independent criminal investigation into two separate use-of-force incidents involving people in police custody.
Buckeye Police Officer Carri Carrico was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday following an independent criminal investigation into two separate use-of-force incidents involving people in police custody .
Chief Robert Sanders requested the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office investigate the officer in January, leading to aggravated assault charges and Carrico's current suspension without pay. Carrico was previously celebrated as a nonprofit Mothers Against Drunk Driving hero after leading her division with 27 driving under the influence arrests and 35 investigations in 2024. The independent investigation into Carrico focused on two separate use-of-force incidents involving people who were already in police custody.
While specific details of the encounters have not yet been made public, the findings were severe enough for a grand jury to hand down aggravated assault charges in both cases. Sanders urged his West Valley community not to let the actions of one officer tarnish the reputation of the entire department, not by the conduct of one individual, but by the character and professionalism demonstrated daily by the overwhelming majority of our officers.
The criminal indictment marks a stunning fall from grace for Carrico, who has spent years in the law enforcement spotlight. Before joining the force in Arizona, she served as a deputy with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department in California, where her street policing was highlighted. Now, the celebrated officer could face a criminal trial and the end of her policing career.
BPD's Professional Standards Unit is currently wrapping up its administrative investigation, and officials say additional information will be released as it becomes available. Carrico was celebrated as a
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