In May 2024, Sgt. Joseph Miller, a 14-year veteran and shift supervisor in Soldotna, used excessive force during the arrest of a man mistaken for a suspect with an active warrant. Miller broke a vehicle window, deployed pepper spray, used a Taser multiple times, and stepped on the man’s head, causing significant injuries. Initially charged with misdemeanor assault, he was later indicted on felony first-degree assault charges in October 2024. The victim required hospitalization and surgeries due to the injuries sustained.
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