Burlington Police bodycam shows a use of force arrest with a crowd after wanted suspect is arrested
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On Monday, June 17, 2024, at approximately 5:15 PM, officers responded to City Hall Park to look for a male subject who had an active warrant for his arrest as well as other active charges. Officers located the subject in the park. An officer stated the arrestee had a warrant and was under arrest. The arrestee attempted to flee and struggle from the officer. While attempting to take him into custody, a large crowd formed and made threats towards the officers.
Subjects from that crowd attempted to stop the lawful arrest. With help from another officer, the officer was able to place the arrestee into handcuffs. A second arrestee pushed an officer from behind. The arrestee was told she was under arrest and officers placed her into handcuffs. A third arrestee approached officers with a clenched fist while officers were escorting the other arrestee to a cruiser.
An officer pushed the arrestee in an attempt to move on, but the arrestee grabbed hold of the officer. The officer pushed the arrestee and gave commands for him to back up. The arrestee attempted to punch the officer. Fearing officers were about to be assaulted, the officer announced that he intended to use his OC spray, and then deployed the OC spray on the arrestee. The arrestee became compliant after the deployment and was taken into custody.