Unnamed Officers

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In 1998, Robert ‘Robbie’ Lemont Ellison suffered a broken neck during an arrest by Bluefield police officers, leading to his paralysis. The city settled a lawsuit in 2000, agreeing to pay Ellison $1 million and establish a citizen review panel to oversee police misconduct. The officers involved were cleared of wrongdoing by internal and FBI investigations.

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In October 2022, bus driver Yolanda Elliott was pulled over by Bluefield police while driving a city bus. She was accused of running a red light and subjected to field sobriety tests despite being sober. The incident was captured on body cam footage, highlighting concerns about the officers’ conduct during the stop.

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Street preacher Edgar Orea was arrested by Bluefield police for displaying an anti-abortion sign with graphic imagery. He was charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction, raising First Amendment concerns. The charges were later dismissed, and a federal lawsuit was filed against the department.

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