Former Chief of Police Damien Steele was sued by Lucinda Shelton in August 2023 for multiple counts of misconduct, including assault and battery, malicious prosecution, and false imprisonment. The lawsuit alleges that on February 18, 2020, Steele, along with Officer Lonnie Glenn, entered Shelton’s home without a warrant, physically assaulted her, and arrested her without probable cause. Shelton was charged with harassment, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct, but the case was dismissed in May 2023, with the court stating that there was no lawful arrest being made and that Shelton had the right to resist an unlawful arrest. Steele is no longer employed with the City of Marion.
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