Memo: APD officer indefinitely suspended for helping suspect avoid an arrest

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Police Department officer was suspended indefinitely last week for helping a suspect avoid an arrest when a supervisor advised an arrest should be made, according to a city memo sent by Chief Joseph Chacon.
The suspension for Officer Andrew Upton took effect last Friday, March 18, the memo stated.
The incident for which he was suspended for took place on Aug. 11, 2021 when he and two other officers responded to a domestic dispute call. APD affidavit: 2 face charge