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Chase Winkle – Muncie Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Former officer Chase Winkle, son of former police chief Joe Winkle, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in August 2023 after pleading guilty to 11 counts related to excessive use of force and obstruction of justice. Between 2018 and 2019, Winkle engaged in unjustified physical assaults on arrestees, including kicking, punching, knee-striking, and using a taser, resulting in bodily injuries. He also falsified reports to cover up these actions. Winkle was fired from the Muncie Police Department in November 2022 following his plea agreement.

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