Baytown Police: Officer's TASER 'Malfunctioned', While
Abuse Claimant 'Eventually Fell & Struck Her Head'

"The City and its Police Department take all complaints of alleged misconduct by its officers very seriously."
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From Baytown Police Web site (http://police.baytown.org)
http://educate-yourself.org/cn/baytownreportstasermalfunctioned23jul03.shtml
July 23, 2003

http://police.baytown.org/07232003_1.html

Baytown Citizen Claims Excessive Use of Force

Baytown, July 23, 2003: The City of Baytown has received notice of a claim on behalf of Naomi Autin alleging the use of excessive force by Baytown police officer, Micah Aldred and alleging personal injuries. The Baytown Police Department has initiated a review of the incident involving Ms. Autin. Officer Aldred was dispatched to 1320 Willow, Baytown, Texas, concerning a family problem. During the course of Officer Aldred’s response at 1320 Willow, a confrontation between the officer and Ms. Autin occurred. Officer Aldred employed his taser. It appears that the taser malfunctioned. Eventually, Ms. Autin fell and struck her head against a metal pole causing a laceration on her head.

The facts of the incident are under investigation.

The Department will conduct a comprehensive investigation. The Department’s investigation includes whether the officer committed any criminal act. The investigation will also encompass whether any administrative action is appropriate. Statements (Witness #1 and Witness #2) given to the Department in connection with its investigation and statements made during an interview conducted by Channel 2 News, appear to be in conflict.

The Department has notified the Harris County District Attorney’s Office as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the incident and will cooperate fully with each agency. Upon completion of the investigation the information will be forwarded to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

The City of Baytown will continue to pursue a complete and thorough investigation. The City and its Police Department take all complaints of alleged misconduct by its officers very seriously.

Any person with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Internal Affairs Division at 281-420-7183.
For Details, Contact: Lieutenant David Alford, Phone 281-420-6657

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