GREENFIELD -- The Greenfield Police Officer Thomas
Roszak appeared in court to face criminal charges of misconduct for allegedly
harming a DUI suspect at the Greenfield Police Department.
Roszak waived his preliminary hearing meaning there
will be no witness testimony in this case.
According to the criminal complaint, Amanda Luke was
arrested for driving under the influence and fleeing on July 27th. The
complaint says Greenfield Police Officer Thomas Roszak removed Luke from her
holding cell for purposes related to the arrest and booking process.
The complaint says Luke demanded to make her phone
call, and told Officer Roszak, "I f---ing hate you!" Officer Roszak
picked up Luke by her torso, causing her feet to lift from the floor. He
carried her to her holding cell and threw her in to the cell.
Luke's body hit a steel stool affixed to the floor of
the cell. After throwing her back into her holding cell, the complaint says
Officer Roszak called Luke a "F---ingB---" just before closing the
cell door. Officer Roszak did not check Luke's condition. She suffered numerous
bruises across her body.
Roszak is currently on paid administrative leave with
the Greenfield Police Department. If convicted, Roszak will face up to
3.5 years in prison.
Roszak is due back in court on October 24th.