An Indianapolis police officer accused of robbing a total of $2,700 from
two Hispanic motorists will go to trial Monday.
Officer David Butler faces 10 charges: four felony counts of robbery, five
felony counts of official misconduct and one felony count of theft.
The first alleged robbery took place during a traffic stop in September
2010. Butler stole $2,000 from Andres Salazar, prosecutors say.
The second alleged robbery took place during a traffic stop in January
2011. Prosecutors say Butler stole $700 from Emiliano Vasquez's wallet at a gas
station. Surveillance tape at the gas station captured the traffic stop.
Butler's trial is set for 9 a.m. Monday, when jury selection should begin.
The trial could last until Thursday, court officials said.
After a
pretrial hearing Thursday, Butler's attorney, Robert Turner, suggested that a
"police impostor" is responsible for the crimes and questioned the
credibility of some of the witnesses in the case.