LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A probationary police officer with the Henderson Police Department has been arrested and is facing DUI charges.
According to the Henderson Police Department, 34-year-old Chasen Bradford was arrested on Friday night and booked into the Henderson Detention Center.
The department said Bradford was hired by the City of Henderson on Sept. 25, 2023 and that he graduated from HPD's Police Academy on Thursday, March 21. As of Saturday, he is no longer employed by HPD.
HPD Chief of Police Hollie Chadwick issued the following statement after Bradford's arrest.
"Driving Under the Influence poses serious risks to our community and the Henderson Police Department will have zero tolerance for this behavior. No injuries or other vehicles were involved in this incident, however our valley cannot afford to lose further lives due to the actions of our motorists. This includes members of the Henderson Police Department.
When I took office on May 1, 2023, I promised transparency and assured our police department would remain accountable to our community. As your Police Chief, know that I will hold our Police Department to the highest standards of conduct. It is an honor and privilege to wear our badge and we will not take it for granted."
Police said the investigation is still open and no further details will be released at this time.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to call the Henderson Police Department at (702) 267-4911 or call 311. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or go to their website at crimestoppersofnv.com.
