A former University of Texas System police officer whose state peace officer license is listed as active was arrested in Schertz after allegedly displaying a badge to a resident. Schertz police identified the man as 60-year-old Justin Wayne Reed. Officers were dispatched at approximately 12:03 p.m. May 20, to a private residence in Guadalupe County following a suspicious-person call. The Hawk’s Eye is withholding the complete address because it identifies a private home and is not necessary to understand the case.

According to the police report, the caller said a man approached him, “flashed a gold badge” and stated that police would be sent to the caller’s home because the man believed the resident was selling drugs. Officer Mario Hernandez responded and identified the man as Reed, the report states. Reed was arrested at approximately 12:43 p.m., about 40 minutes after the initial call.

Reed Booked on $2,000 Bond

Schertz police arrested Reed on one count of impersonating a public servant under Texas Penal Code §37.11. Guadalupe County jail records show Reed was booked May 20, by the Schertz Police Department and released May 21 after posting a $2,000 bond.

License Active, Last Agency Service Ended in 2019

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement records show Reed with a peace officer license as active. Reed’s documented service with the University of Texas System Police Department began Dec. 2, 1992, and ended Jan. 31, 2019, representing more than 26 years of service. 

Reed is considered innocent unless proven guilty in the court of law.

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