Lake Wales, Florida - On April 16, 2018, at approximately 10:03pm Lake Wales Police Officer Colt Black was on a traffic stop in the area of SR60 and 12th St. During the traffic stop, Officer black observed a subject riding a bicycle by him without a headlight. Officer Black stopped…
Investigation into officer accused of lying says suspect changed story, officer suffered PTSD
No charges to be filed against officers
Adam Walser
and last updated 2021-04-07 11:46:49-04
LAKE WALES, Fla. â Two Lake Wales Police officers accused of brutality in connection with a traffic stop caught on camera wonât face criminal charges amid new details disclosed in a 163-page report that was recently completed by investigators from the Polk County Sheriffâs Office.
It involves new details regarding what started as a routine traffic stop, including evidence that both a police officer and suspect changed their stories and an officerâs perception being affected by PTSD from a previous incident. The report also says allegations a second officer used a racial slur and hit the suspect were unfounded.