By Web Desk
Feb 17, 2021 4:02 PM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) After facing criticism for making posts on Facebook about attacking China, some people thought Sgt. Brad Newman should be removed from the Terre Haute Police Department immediately.
The Terre Haute Police Merit Commission met Wednesday afternoon and heard from community members. Some wanted the Commission to fire Brad Newman, while others spoke in support of the police sergeant.
Terre Haute Reform Movement organizer, Dominique Morefield, said she was disappointed with the board s unanimous vote against firing Sgt. Newman. They were very quick in their decision. They had no discussion that we saw,” she began. “It was just what does the chief want? was basically what one of the merit commissioners asked and they immediately went with that.
The Terre Haute Police Department Merit Commission on Wednesday affirmed the six-day suspension and six months of additional supervision for a city police sergeant disciplined over inflammatory social media posts.
A Terre Haute Police Department sergeant returned to duty Thursday following a six-day suspension without pay in connection with recent social media posts.
Dec 23, 2020
Putnam County Prosecutor Timothy Bookwalter has been appointed as special prosecutor to review an FBI report involving a September arrest by Terre Haute police.
Timothy Bookwalter Wilson s Photography by Lester & Judy
Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt requested appointment of a special prosecutor involving a battery report by Indiana State Police. He cited the possibility of a conflict of interest or the appearance of conflict in asking Vigo Superior Court 6 for appointment of an outside attorney.
The order issued Tuesday by Judge Michael Lewis directs the matter be forwarded to Bookwalter for review.
The arrest in question came after a Sept. 20 gunfire incident and police pursuit that involved officers from city police, Vigo County Sheriff s Office and Indiana State Police.