Atlanta police recruits dismissed after altercation at East Point business, officials say

Four Atlanta Police recruits won't get the chance to serve with the department after officials say they were let go over off-duty conduct.

The Atlanta Police Department announced its decision over an "incident" at an East Point business.

What we know:

According to a sealed East Point Police report obtained by FOX 5, recruits Schneider Predestin, Wendy Celestin, Tristan Dunrod, and Justin Roberson were reportedly ejected from  the U-Bar on Camp Creek Parkway by a Fulton County sheriff’s deputy working security on June 14. After being removed, Celestin allegedly fired two shots into the air outside the bar, the report states. He then reportedly slowed his vehicle in front of the U-Bar and fired three more rounds before fleeing toward Camp Creek Parkway. An East Point officer attempted to pursue him but lost visual contact.

The report describes the recruits as "extremely intoxicated," "belligerent," and at times "aggressive," with one acting as though he wanted to fight officers.

Warrants were later issued, and Celestin is now facing charges including discharging a firearm in public, fleeing and eluding police, and disorderly conduct.

Authorities say the four recruits had not finished their required training.

The Atlanta Police Department logo on the site of a patrol car.

The Atlanta Police Department logo on the site of a patrol car. (FOX 5) (FOX 5)

The Atlanta Police Department has opened an internal investigation into the situation.

What they're saying:

"Actions that compromise the public's trust or jeopardize community safety will not be tolerated," the department said in a statement. "This incident does not reflect the values or expectations of the Atlanta Police Department."

The Source: Information for this article came from a release by the Atlanta Police Department. Internal Affairs with East Point Police and the communications manager with APD provided an update after this story was originally published. 

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