Written by In January 2019, Sgt. Doug Howell was involved in two separate incidents of excessive force. On January 30, during a mistaken identity arrest at a gas station, Howell struck an informant with the butt of his assault rifle, causing a bleeding cut that required four staples. Five days later, Howell kicked a suspect nine times during an arrest following a high-speed chase. Both incidents led to internal investigations; Howell received a written reprimand and a one-day suspension without pay. Criminal charges were not filed against him.
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