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Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Deputy Arrested After Traffic Incident

Release Date: June 4, 2004

A RESERVE Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputy has been relieved of duty after he was arrested early this morning by the Memphis Police Department. William M. (Mark) Kobeck, 41, a Reserve Deputy since 1991, was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Official Detention.

Investigators say it all started just before midnight last night when Memphis Police Officers attempted to stop a car that was speeding on Highway 64 near the Fayette County line. The driver refused to stop and traveled out of Shelby County into Fayette County.

Within a few minutes of their attempt to stop the car, Reserve Deputy Kobeck, who was OFF DUTY at the time, flagged down the Memphis Police Officers and tried to question them about their attempt to stop the woman’s vehicle. The Memphis Police Officers and Deputy Kobeck exchanged words and Kobeck was placed under arrest. He resisted and there was a brief struggle.

Kobeck was issued a misdemeanor citation and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Official Detention. A Sheriff’s Office investigation is underway. Kobeck has been relieved of his Reserve duties pending the outcome of the investigation.

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