Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty in Criminal Investigation
A former Tigard Police officer has pleaded guilty in a criminal investigation into whether he was truthful in the course of his official duties.
Jacob Teeny pleaded guilty to one count of official misconduct in the second degree in a Washington County Courtroom this morning, May 29, 2025. As part of the agreement, Teeny resigned from the Tigard Police Department effective immediately and will surrender his police certification to the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), which means he cannot work as a police officer in the State of Oregon again.
“Truthfulness is a cornerstone of police work, and without it we lose the trust the community has placed in us, and the ability to testify in court proceedings,” said Chief Jamey McDonald. “As a department, we place a high value on transparency, and that means being open with our community when things are going well and when they’re not. I’m disappointed in the choices Teeny made, and this behavior is not acceptable in our organization – or any police agency. It’s important to recognize that the conduct of one person is not a reflection of the other members of this department who go out and tirelessly serve the City of Tigard with integrity every day. I’m grateful to our partners for their thorough work on the investigation.”
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