Texas officer who used stun gun on 76-year-old man fired

A Victoria police officer is under investigation after using a stun gun on a 76-year-old man after pulling him over Thursday for an expired inspection sticker. Nathanial Robinson, a 23-year-old hired in 2012 after graduating from the police academy, was placed on administrative duty Friday while the Victoria Police Department determines whether Robinson violated the department's use of force policy, Victoria Police Chief J.J. Craig told the Victoria Advocate. less A Victoria police officer is under investigation after using a stun gun on a 76-year-old man after pulling him over Thursday for an expired inspection sticker. Nathanial Robinson, a 23-year-old hired in 2012 ... more Photo: Fechter, Joshua I, Raw Story/YouTube Photo: Fechter, Joshua I, Raw Story/YouTube Image 1 of / 17 Caption Close Texas officer who used stun gun on 76-year-old man fired 1 / 17 Back to Gallery

VICTORIA, Texas (AP) — A South Texas police officer who used a stun gun on a 76-year-old man during a traffic stop for an expired inspection sticker has been fired.

Victoria police said Monday that Nathanial Robinson was fired following an internal affairs investigation into the Dec. 11 incident. Police Chief Jeff Craig said Robinson violated policy areas including conduct and performance, use of force and arrest without warrant.

After Pete Vasquez was pulled over, he pointed out to Robinson the dealer tags on the back of the car, making it exempt from an inspection. As Robinson proceeded to arrest Vasquez, a scuffle ensued and Robinson used the stun gun.

Police say the criminal portion of the investigation, completed by the Texas Rangers, has been forwarded to the district attorney's office for review.