In December 2022, an officer was involved in the arrest of Scott MacIntyre, who was hospitalized after the encounter. MacIntyre filed a federal lawsuit alleging excessive force and false arrest. The same officer was also involved in the June 2024 incident that left Thomas Farley paralyzed. ([wesh.com](https://www.wesh.com/article/federal-lawsuit-palm-bay-police-encounter-hospitalized-man/63375874?utm_source=openai))