From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Carter Freemon · · 1m
Detention officers face charges after inmate incident
Two Tarrant County detention officers arrested for using excessive force against an inmate.
In brief
Two Tarrant County detention officers arrested for using excessive force against an inmate. Two former Tarrant County detention officers were fired or resigned after being charged with assault causing bodily injury and official oppression for alleged excessive force against an inmate. Originally reported by FOX 4 News…
Arrests made
Two Tarrant County detention officers were arrested on September 3 for alleged excessive force against an inmate.
Charges filed
Both officers were charged with assault causing bodily injury and official oppression.
Investigation
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into allegations of excessive force at the Tarrant County Jail.
Officer outcomes
One officer resigned before the investigation ended, and the other was fired after the investigation completed.
Sheriff's statement
Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn said the officers' actions were contrary to the values and professional standards expected of TCSO employees.
What matters most
Two former Tarrant County detention officers were fired or resigned after being charged with assault causing bodily injury and official oppression for alleged excessive force against an inmate.
