TROY,
N.Y. – A meeting was called for Monday evening for Troy residents to discuss
accusations of police brutality.
Troy
Police responded to a report of an assault early Saturday morning at Kokopellis
night club. Police said officers were kicked, punched and hit with bottles as
they attempted to locate the alleged assault victim.
Six
arrests were made, and eight Troy Police officers were injured.
Bar
goers and witnesses believe police used excessive force against 25-year-old
Roshawon Donley. Donley was arrested and charged with Harassment, Resisting
Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration.
Cell
phone and surveillance footage of the incident have many in Troy speaking out.
Residents
believe Troy Police have used excessive force for years in their community and
will discuss the issue at a meeting titled Enough is Enough.
The
meeting will take place at the Missing Link Street Ministry at 6 p.m.
