MCSO director on leave after social media post about controversial arrest [Video]

PHOENIX — A top Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office executive is on leave and under internal investigation after making a social media comment about the violent arrest of a deaf man with cerebral palsy.

An MCSO spokesperson confirmed the investigation into Kenny Mentzer, who is director of the Office of Special Programs.

Last week, ABC15 Chief Investigator Dave Biscobing posted breaking news about charges being dropped against Tyron McAlpin. Under a post on X, Menzter replied, “Probably be refiled. Didn’t he beat up a guy and take his phone (rob him)? Hopefully the robbery victim gets justice.”

Mentzer’s comment, which was later deleted, was based on already-debunked claims made by a man who falsely accused McAlpin.

As was reported a week earlier and proven through publicly posted police reports, McAlpin’s violent arrest stemmed from a morning call from Circle K employees who reported that a White man was causing problems and wouldn’t leave the store, records …