Over the past decade, the Muncie Police Department has faced significant scrutiny due to multiple incidents of excessive force and misconduct. Several officers, including Chase Winkle, Jeremy Gibson, Joseph Krejsa, and Dalton Kurtz, have been convicted of civil rights violations and obstruction offenses. These cases involved severe bodily injuries to arrestees, false reporting, and attempts to cover up misconduct. The department has undergone federal investigations, resulting in prison sentences for the involved officers and highlighting systemic issues within the agency.
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