Former Mesa officer charged with endangerment after shooting at vehicle takes plea deal
A former Mesa police officer who was charged with two counts of endangerment last year suspected of firing twice at a vehicle that drove away after conducting a traffic stop appears to have taken a plea deal, according to court documents obtained by The Arizona Republic.
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced in February that Kaylon Hall had been indicted for the charges, both of which are class six felonies.
“As County Attorney, I will hold those who break the law accountable,” County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said in a statement at the time. “An individual’s profession does not impact decision making in my office when deciding if criminal charges are warranted. The community’s trust in our criminal justice system can only be achieved if those sworn to serve and protect are held accountable when criminal acts occur.”
The Republic obtained a copy of the plea agreement, which states Hall will plead guilty to one count of endangerment in exchange for prosecutors dropping the second endangerment count.
The agreement states endangerment comes with a presumptive sentence of one year in prison with a sentencing range of four months and two years based on mitigating and aggravating factors, though the agreement notes supervised probation is also possible.
Hall's sentencing is scheduled for June 19 at 10:15 a.m. in Maricopa County Superior Court.
The agreement also stipulates that Hall must relinquish his AZ Post certification, barring him from becoming a law enforcement officer in Arizona.
It was not immediately clear whether Hall would be considered a felon, as the offense could remain undesignated at sentencing and later be designated as a misdemeanor after completing the terms of his probation.
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