On August 27, 2021, Officer Paul Thibodeaux, 38, conducted an arrest during which he used excessive force, violating departmental policy and state law. An internal investigation led to his arrest on October 29, 2021, on charges of malfeasance in office, injuring public records, and second-degree battery. He was placed on administrative leave without pay pending a hearing. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-arrests-houma-thibodaux-fe1b8afee93c43ce9a4895a6be8ba5bd?utm_source=openai))
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