WINDSOR, Va. (AP) — Virginia State Police say they’re looking to hear from anyone who may have witnessed or has information about the traffic stop involving Windsor police and a Black Army lieutenant.
The traffic stop occurred on December occurred on the night of Dec. 5 on Route 460. But videos of the incident drew nationwide attention last week after the soldier filed a lawsuit against the two officers.
State police said in a statement Wednesday that they’re investigating the traffic stop. It was initiated at the request of the Windsor Police Chief and at the directive of Governor Northam.
A federal lawsuit filed by Lt. Caron Nazario alleges that he pepper sprayed and struck by police. He was never charged with a crime.
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