James Hurst (2018)
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Overview
On December 5, 2018, Glendale Arizona Police Department Sergeant Aaron Aldridge and an unnamed officer were conducting a bike theft sting operation when James Hurst took the bait bicycle. The officers stopped Hurst, who dropped the bike and put his hands up. Aldridge tased Hurst, who was then handcuffed and arrested.[1]
Hurst pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor theft charge.[1]
A spokesperson for the department stated that Glendale police command staff had determined that Aldridge’s use of force violated policies. Aldridge was not suspended, but was required to be re-trained on taser and use-of-force policies.[1]
Video
- Mall security camera footage 2018-12-05
- News coverage with body-worn camera footage 2019-09-25
Officers Involved
Official Reports
Additional Sources
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 New video shows Glendale police tasing suspect in excessive use of force incident, ABC 15, 2019-08-14
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