On March 14, 2023, Sheriff Sam Dowies was accused of excessive force during the arrest of a shooting suspect in Homer, Louisiana. A bystander, Ladarious Curry, alleged that Dowies mishandled him, resulting in a shoulder injury. Dowies denied the allegations, stating he had no recollection of the incident. Community members planned a march to call for his accountability, but it was canceled after media coverage. This incident is part of a series of excessive force allegations against Dowies and his staff.
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