Clearwater officer facing stalking charges

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A Clearwater police officer is facing charges of aggravated stalking after a weekend arrest.

According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, Brian Tejera was arrested Sunday after he was accused of sending threatening written and video messages to his girlfriend and her family members.

“This is a disturbing allegation,” said Clearwater Police Chief Eric Gandy. “We immediately initiated an internal investigation and placed him on administrative leave.”

Tejera has been with Clearwater Police since 2007.