SAN ANTONIO – A racist remark made by a Bexar County sheriff’s deputy led to their three-day suspension, according to disciplinary records obtained by KSAT Investigates.
During roll call in January 2024, records show Stacey Echternach made a derogatory remark about a co-worker.
The comment made its way back to the co-worker, who asked to meet with Echternach.
Records show Echternach admitted to making the racist remark in a “joking manner.”
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