s charges.

While Officer Schwartz wrote in the police report that Finley  lost traction and fish-tailed,  his Tesla video showed that wasn't the case.

There's only a brief moment in the Tesla video when the unmarked patrol car's lights were visible.

 There's no way I could have seen him,  Finley said.  He was going the opposite direction. He had to do a three-point turn, and then you know, like I'm looking forward, like as a driver is supposed to do. 

On Tuesday, Winter Springs Police Chief Matthew Tracht announced that Officer Schwartz is no longer employed by the City of Winter Springs.

He resigned amid an ongoing internal investigation after Finley filed a complaint at the conclusion of his criminal case.



Chief Tracht declined an on-camera interview request from WESH on Wednesday.

 Based on the circumstances surrounding this matter, the conduct did not meet the standards and expectations I have for the officers who serve this department and our community,  Chief Tracht wrote in a Facebook post.  There is no doubt the situation could have been handled differently, and there are lessons to be learned from how it was addressed. 

Finley said he was surprised when the chief called to apologize and to tell him the officer resigned.

 I don't think it was a sincere apology,  Finley said.  It was two years too late. The apology should have come the same day that this happened, and these charges should have never been filed. 

Finley said he intends to file a civil lawsuit against Winter Springs police.