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Officer Fired Three Times Still on the Clock | Texas News
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Summary
An Austin police officer has been fired three times since last summer — yet still technically holds his job because he’s appealing each termination. The latest firing stems from a newly revealed toxicology report showing THC in his system from his initial DWI arrest, which the department didn’t know about until recently. The saga began with his erratic driving and alcohol odor in June 2024, followed by his mysterious disappearance to Colombia in November 2024 — prompting a missing person report. He was later arrested again in May 2025 for criminal trespass after a belligerent confrontation. Despite being off-duty and unemployed for months, Sparkman remains on the force due to ongoing appeals, with his union fighting to keep him employed as new evidence surfaces. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/194e02385660bd28