Officer suspended after video surfaces of alleged abuse


CALIFORNIA, Pa. —

A police chief in Washington County has suspended one of his officers after he viewed surveillance video allegedly showing the officer abusing a handcuffed suspect.
California Boro Police Chief Rick Encapera said he felt he had to report the actions of Officer Justin Shultz.
According to Encapera, the video showed Shultz assaulting a handcuffed man, Adam Logan, who was simply sitting on a bench after getting arrested for an alleged purse snatching.
“He grabbed the detainee, shook him, threw him against the wall and then the floor. You could tell by the guy’s face he caused substantial pain,” Encapera said.
Encapera said in his police report that Shultz, 29, defended his actions.
“He said he was attempting to calm down a prisoner who was unruly and aggressive. I didn’t see that in the video,” Encapera said. “I couldn’t live with myself if I let this go without any action.”
Channel 11’s Cara Sapida reported Shultz has been placed on leave while the district attorney’s office investigates.
Shultz was previously placed on leave in May after a number of complaints were filed against him for using excessive force.