Former Sergeant Boyce Ballinger was involved in a 2020 incident during downtown protests where he tackled Lucas Williams, causing a concussion and broken nose. Williams was awarded $80,000 in damages after a jury found Ballinger used excessive force and falsely arrested him. In 2021, Ballinger was convicted of strangulation and domestic battery, leading to his resignation from the department. ([21alivenews.com](https://www.21alivenews.com/2022/03/01/new-lawsuit-filed-alleging-police-misconduct-during-2020-downtown-fort-wayne-clashes/?utm_source=openai)
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