Joshua Allison – Erie Police Department

Officer Joshua Allison has been named in multiple excessive force lawsuits. In January 2019, during the arrest of Davaughn Tate-Johnson, Allison allegedly punched the suspect three times in the stomach while he was restrained by two other officers. The city settled this federal lawsuit for $50,000 in September 2023. In July 2018, during the arrest of Anthony Dabrowski, Allison was involved in an incident where Dabrowski claimed he was beaten by several officers, resulting in two fractured ribs. Dabrowski filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force. Additionally, in November 2019, Allison was involved in the arrest of Lee McLaurin, where McLaurin was punched multiple times in the head and face while restrained, leading to a federal lawsuit alleging excessive force.

## Officer Forum Links:
– [Joshua Allison](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/joshua-allison/)

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