SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A veteran San Diego police officer who was forced by a judge to turn in her firearms after finding she stalked her ex-husband has been put on unpaid leave by the force.

Stephanie Cockrell has been given an ultimatum: apply to transfer to a non-sworn position, take an unpaid leave of absence, or resign, according to court documents she filed Wednesday.

“I was only offered the three options above, or I would be terminated,” Stephanie wrote in a declaration obtained by Team 10.

A judge ordered Stephanie, who has been with the department for 13 years, to turn in her firearms on Oct. 1st after finding she was “less credible” and stalked and harassed her ex-husband, Tyler Cockrell.

Team 10 reported in August that Stephanie was facing termination from the force for stalking, theft, and untruthfulness. After being sworn in as police chief last year, Scott Wahl overturned her termination and allowed her to return to duty.

San Diego police officer accused of placing spy cameras in ex-husband’s home

Hidden cameras, GPS trackers

A months-long investigation revealed Tyler accused his ex-wife of installing spyware and cameras in his home and planting a tracking device on his truck.

Stephanie fought to have her Amazon purchases kept private, but failed after Judge Charles Bell, Jr. ordered some of her online shopping history to be released.

The records revealed Stephanie bought spyware Tyler found in his home, Bell said.

Her purchases included GPS trackers, 11 cameras, and voice recorders.

Tyler also alleged his ex-wife, who admitted in 2016 to hacking the phone of an officer she had an affair with, stalked his girlfriend who is also a San Diego police officer.

The judge, who reviewed a photo of Cockrell’s truck outside the girlfriend’s residence, sided with Tyler and issued a restraining order barring Cockrell from contacting her ex-husband or his children and from possessing firearms or body armor.

Team 10 asked San Diego police for comment on Oct. 7th after learning about the restraining order.

Judge says San Diego police officer stalked ex-husband, orders her to surrender firearms

Officer suing for discrimination

Court records show that on the same day, the department sent Stephanie a letter stating the restraining order “came to their attention.”

“I was directed to immediately relinquish any department-issued weapons and controlled items, including my service pistol, Ruger Carbine, shotgun, AR-15, handgun magazines, police radio, high-capacity magazines, OC, baton, taser, body armor, electronic key card, badge(s), and identification card,” Stephanie wrote in her declaration.

Last month, the officer announced she was suing SDPD for discrimination.

Her attorney told reporters after Wahl let her return to work, rumors spread that she had an affair with him , which she denies.

“She became the target of sexist and degrading rumors that she had an affair with Chief Wahl, that she traded sex for leniency,” said Mila Arutunian, Cockrell’s employment attorney.

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Team 10 reported in August the City of San Diego paid over $37,000 to a law firm to launch a confidential investigation into allegations made against Wahl.

Stephanie said in her legal claim last month an anonymous letter sent to the city council alleged she had an affair with the chief and triggered an internal affairs investigation.

‘Heightened personal safety concern’

The officer, who said she has no criminal record or history of violence, is now asking the court to grant her an exemption so she can get both her personal and service-issued firearms back.

She said as a female officer, she is often at a physical disadvantage.

“I have been recognized while off-duty by individuals that I previously arrested, which creates a heightened personal safety concern. Being permitted to carry a firearm while off-duty is a critical component of my ability to protect myself,” she wrote.

Court records show Stephanie was scheduled to undergo a psychological evaluation Thursday — a mandatory requirement before a court can consider restoring an officer’s right to possess firearms.

Stephanie and San Diego police did not respond to Team 10’s requests for comment before press deadline Thursday.

A judge is expected to rule on her request in November.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – This week marks several significant anniversaries in Alaska history, from the founding of a university to the territory’s purchase from Russia.

On Oct. 13, 1960 — Alaska Methodist University held its first classes on the Anchorage campus. The school, now known as Alaska Pacific University, was founded by Peter Gordon Gould, the first Alaska Native minister in the United Methodist Church.

Gould, originally from Unga, an island in the Aleutians just east of Cold Bay, attended college in Syracuse, New York, but wanted Alaskans to have a place to study closer to home. The university now partners with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and remains affiliated with the Methodist Church.

Oct. 14, 1865 — This date marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sydney Laurence, one of Alaska’s most famous artists. Born in Brooklyn in 1865, Laurence was already established before arriving in Alaska.

He studied and exhibited in New York before marrying another artist and moving to England, where he showed his work in London and Paris. In 1904, he moved to Alaska, initially working as a prospector before returning to art. By 1920, he had become one of the territory’s most prominent artists, known for his stark pastels.

Oct. 14, 1879 — Naturalist and conservationist John Muir visited Glacier Bay with Tlingit guides. According to the National Park Service, Muir believed Yosemite Valley had been carved by glaciers, so he came to Alaska to study the rivers of ice.

Muir, often called the “father of the National Park Service,” was a fierce advocate for wilderness preservation.

Oct. 15, 2000 — A Northwest Airlines 747 cargo plane taking off from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport experienced mechanical problems. The crew heard a thump, then another, and felt substantial vibration.

The pilot aborted takeoff and tried to stop, but the aircraft ended up off the runway about 500 feet from the tarmac in a cleared area. Two tires were shredded and destroyed, with eight other tires going flat. The plane sustained minor damage.

Oct. 16, 1972 — This day marked the beginning of the search for Alaska’s U.S. Rep. Nick Begich Sr., whose disappearance remains a mystery. His grandson, Rep. Nick Begich III, was born after his grandfather’s disappearance and now serves in the U.S. House.

Oct. 18, 1867 — Commemorating the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States. On that date in 1867, the United States took possession of the territory at New Archangel, now known as Sitka. Today, the day is known as “Alaska Day.”

The Russians had wanted to sell the land to the U.S. much earlier in 1859, but negotiations were stalled due to the brewing Civil War. Secretary of State William Seward agreed to purchase Alaska for $7.2 million.

Skeptics called it “Seward’s Folly” until the territory became the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush and subsequent gold rushes.

Alaska Day is observed on Oct. 17 this year.

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TEMPE — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was listed as limited on the team’s Thursday injury report ahead of their home game against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday.

He missed the team’s loss to the Colts last week due to a foot injury.

Arizona’s official injury report on Wednesday listed Murray as limited, but it was an estimation because the team only held a walk-through. On Thursday, the quarterback during the open portion of practice worked with practice squad players, while Jacoby Brissett and Kedon Slovis got reps with starters.

Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. remained in concussion protocol on Thursday, wearing a yellow non-contact jersey.

The wide receiver exited Sunday’s 31-27 loss to the Colts after going down hard on his second catch of the afternoon.

Before he left the game, Harrison caught both of his targets for 32 yards.

It marks Harrison’s second concussion in as many seasons.

Across six games played, Arizona’s No. 1 wide receiver has recorded 22 catches on 34 targets for 338 yards and two touchdowns.

With Harrison sidelined for the rest of Sunday’s game, Zay Jones had his best day as a Cardinal behind five catches for 79 yards.

But Jones (knee) and running back Emari Demercado (ankle) were other notable players listed as out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

Starting linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (foot) and backup running back Zonovan Knight (knee) were each upgraded from limited to full-go on Thursday.

Cardinals’ Darius Robinson back at practice

While Harrison works through the concussion protocol, another 2024 first-rounder is back practicing.

After missing two games with a pectoral injury, Robinson was back on the grass Wednesday.

Robinson isn’t the only young defensive lineman returning to the practice field, either.

Walter Nolen III’s practice window was opened Wednesday, as the 2025 first-round pick works his way back from a calf injury he picked up ahead of training camp.

Garrett Williams remains on the shelf

Nolen’s practice window may be opened, but cornerback Garrett Williams’ remains closed as he works his way back from a knee injury that placed him on IR.

Williams was seen working off to the side last week.

“He’s doing well. He won’t be out there this week but he’s doing well,” Gannon said.

Cardinals injury report for game against Packers

Here’s what the injury picture looks like for the Packers:

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