In October 2023, Officer Nicholas Kehoss was charged with cruelty to persons and third-degree assault after body camera footage showed him using a Taser three times on a robbery suspect, including while the suspect was face-down on the ground pleading for him to stop. ([ctpost.com](https://www.ctpost.com/news/naugatuck/article/nicholas-kehoss-naugatuck-taser-probation-police-20209235.php?utm_source=openai)) His personnel records revealed an extensive disciplinary history, including violations of agency policies regarding traffic stops and pursuits, calling out sick under false pretenses, and other infractions dating back to 2010. ([sfgate.com](https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/naugatuck-officer-nicholas-kehoss-discipline-18464289.php?utm_source=openai)) In March 2025, Kehoss was granted a special probation program that could lead to the dismissal of charges if he complies with the conditions set forth by the court. ([ctpost.com](https://www.ctpost.com/news/naugatuck/article/nicholas-kehoss-naugatuck-taser-probation-police-20209235.php?utm_source=openai))
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