From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Carter Freemon · · 40s
Dallas Officer Charged With Official Oppression
Dallas police officer Troy Allison turned himself in after hitting handcuffed suspect multiple times.
In brief
Dallas police officer Troy Allison turned himself in after hitting handcuffed suspect multiple times. Dallas police officer Troy Allison surrendered to jail following an arrest affidavit that states he struck a handcuffed suspect in the head multiple times. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Troy Allison Turned Himself In
Dallas police officer Troy Allison surrendered to Dallas County Jail on Thursday after being charged with official oppression.
Charged With Official Oppression
An arrest affidavit states Allison grabbed the suspect's neck and hair to manipulate their head for a photograph, causing pain and difficulty breathing.
On Administrative Leave
The Dallas Police Department placed Allison on administrative leave pending an internal investigation into the incident.
The key point
Dallas police officer Troy Allison surrendered to jail following an arrest affidavit that states he struck a handcuffed suspect in the head multiple times.
