A state of emergency is still in effect here in Colwyn. The borough only
has two patrolling deputies per shift. But right now Mayor Rutland isn't reinstating
three officers placed on suspension.
The Delaware County D.A.'s office is investigating the Colwyn police dept.
After a tasing incident involving a handcuffed teen in a jail cell and
allegations the department tried to cover it up.
Mayor David Rutland named Lt. Seitz officer in charge while Deputy Chief
Wendell Reed , Corporal Trevor Parham and Officer Michael Rucker remain off the
schedule.
Seitz was originally suspended over the incident but was reinstated by
Rutland because he was the highest ranking officer still left.
The city council is the only entity that has the power to reinstate an
officer being investigated.
A township meeting is being held tonight at 730pm right here at the Colwyn Borough Hall. It is a regularly scheduled meeting but you can bet this incident will be brought up.
A township meeting is being held tonight at 730pm right here at the Colwyn Borough Hall. It is a regularly scheduled meeting but you can bet this incident will be brought up.
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police problem in America. Demand
mandatory body cameras for cops, one strike rule on abuse, and a permanent DOJ office on Police Misconduct.