December 22-28: Matthew Pixler, Lawrence Chaisson
Welcome to my weekly sum-up. Every Monday I send out a short summary of the last week’s officers that have landed on Colorado’s Peace Officer Standards and Training public database of law enforcement misconduct and actions. They are not necessarily all actions that have happened in the last week, but those that have been added, and consist of any other context I could find.
This week is short with two officers, both with criminal charges. A reminder: these actions of “Being subject of a criminal charge (allegation, not conviction)” are not for any criminal charge against this officer, this only shows on the database for officers with a decertifiable charge — this includes all felonies, and all misdemeanors here. Beyond that, an officer could have charges for anything and the only way to find out would be to know to look.
Matthew Pixler (CO-133156)
- Arrested by Mesa County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 17 for a road rage incident
- Charged with Assault in the second degree, DUI Misdemeanor, Vehicular Eluding, - Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment, Obstructing A Peace Officer, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief - $2,000-$5000, Vehicular Assault While Under Influence Of Alcohol, Criminal Attempt, Open Container In Motor Vehicle, Drove Without Safety Belt In Use, Cruelty To Animals, No Insurance In Possession, Drove Vehicle Without Valid Drivers License
- Previously arrested on Oct. 19 for alleged harassment, false imprisonment of a security guard, disorderly conduct and third-degree trespass. This involved being accused of attempting to stab a security guard at a Grand Junction Walmart.
- Previously employed with Colorado State Patrol, having separated from the agency in February of 2024
Sources:
Lawrence Chaisson (CO-1652-3080)
- Charged with harassment as a civilian training coordinator with Glendale Police Department on Dec. 22
- Though civilian employment, Chaisson is certified
- No known previous agencies
- No prior actions
Sources:
- POST Database
