Outgoing Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock said a lawsuit has been filed over a recent arrest.
TALLASSEE, Ala. - The Tallassee Police Department is facing controversy over alleged use of excessive force.
Court records show Brown, 47, faces multiple charges, including resisting arrest, reckless endangerment, attempted assault, attempting to elude, possession of marijuana, criminal mischief, driving under the influence of a controlled substance and driving with an expired license. According to the arrest report, the officer who pulled him over hit Brown in the lower torso and legs with his baton. Medics said he had “superficial cuts” and did not need hospitalization.
The mayor told WSFA 12 News that same officer was involved in a separate incident on June 19 where he allegedly used a stun gun on a handcuffed person at a party on West James Street.Hammock said these two incidents are the reason he asked the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to investigate the officer last week. ALEA confirmed an investigation is underway.