A Waterbury police officer has been suspended after
allegedly using unnecessary force during an arrest, and he isn’t the only one
being disciplined.
The problem started Jan. 13 while police were making an
arrest on Willow and Ludlow streets. Four police officers went running after
the suspect and eventually took him into custody, but not before Officer Ryan
Cubell reportedly kicked the man while he was restrained on the ground.
A witness called Waterbury police to report the incident and
said the officers were out of line, according to the department.
Cubell has been suspended without pay for 25 days following
an internal investigation. Police Chief Vernon Riddick said Cubell used
unnecessary force in kicking the suspect.
Three other officers were issued written reprimands for
reportedly failing to fill out required paperwork explaining that force had
been used, according to Riddick.
Riddick said the behavior would not be tolerated.
The police union did not comment.