A Black Louisiana cop was charged after being accused of tasing suspect who called him racial slurs during an arrest, reports say
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- A Black Louisiana cop was arrested this week after tasing a suspect throughout an arrest in September.
- An affidavit obtained by KNOE-TV says Monroe officer Timothy Miller tased the suspect after calling him racial slurs.
- Miller is dealing with a number of expenses together with aggravated battery.
A Black Louisiana cop was taken into custody after being accused of tasing a suspect who made racial slurs towards him throughout an arrest in September.
Monroe Police officer Timothy Miller was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and malfeasance in workplace "in reference to Miller's use of a Taser on a suspect throughout an arrest on September 24, 2021," the Metropolis of Monroe stated in a press release on Friday, KNOE-TV reported. The suspect's identify was not launched.
In line with an affidavit obtained by KNOE-TV, the suspect didn't instantly comply with Miller's a number of requests to get inside his patrol automotive through the arrest.
As soon as the suspect acquired contained in the automotive, he began utilizing slurs towards Miller, and in response to the report, that's when Miller tased him.
Miller was placed on depart three days later, on September 27, and the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Workplace carried out an investigation into the incident, The News-Star reported.
"Our cops face troublesome and difficult conditions each time they placed on the uniform and are pressured to react in tense, evolving circumstances," Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan stated within the assertion, The Information-Star reported.
"The job is understandably troublesome, however I anticipate nothing lower than the very best ranges of professionalism and integrity from our officers within the efficiency of their duties. I'll proceed to carry officers accountable to those requirements and take motion the place needed to make sure that these requirements are met," Zordan continued.
In response to reviews, Mayor Friday Ellis stated that cops " like another citizen, will probably be held accountable" in the event that they step outdoors the "bounds of the regulation."
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