Aaron Christie
Service Record
| Agency | Norfolk Virginia Police Department |
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | Hired November, 2017.[1] |
| Salary | $49,835 (2019)[2] |
| Last Known Status | Active[3] |
Incident Reports
2018 Arrest of Derrick Rountree
On December 24, 2018, Rountree was riding his bicycle at night without a headlight. Christie and another officer signaled using their cruiser's siren, lights, and megaphone. Rountree continued riding, and the officers pursued in their cruiser. Christie exited the cruiser, ran after Rountree, and tackled him. Rountree's leg was broken in three places by the fall.[3]
The incident was captured on Christie's body-worn camera.[3]
Rountree was charged for the headlight infraction and obstruction of justice. The infraction resulted in a $15 fine and the other charge was dismissed.[3]
Department Response
Norfolk police investigated the incident afterward and found no wrongdoing.[3]
Legal Action
On July 24, 2019, family members filed a state civil lawsuit against Christie.[4]
On December 23, 2020, Rountree filed an federal excessive force lawsuit against Christie, claiming violations of his Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights.[3]
References
- ↑ A. Nkrumah Christie, Linkedin
- ↑ Christie Aaron N Police Officer City of Norfolk, govSalaries
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Jane Harper, Norfolk police tackled a bicyclist for riding without a headlight. Bodycam footage in a lawsuit shows it all., The Virginian-Pilot, 2021-12-19
- ↑ ROUNTREE, KELVIN E; ADMIN, et al. v. CHRISTIE, AARON NKRUMAH, Virginia State Circuit Court
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