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.
Police Merit Commission rule against further action for one THPD Sargent
The Police Merit Commission decided the disciplinary action taken is enough when it comes to THPD Sgt. Brad Newman s actions.
Posted: Feb 17, 2021 10:12 PM
Updated: Feb 18, 2021 12:29 PM
Posted By: Sarah Lehman
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) Dozens of people spoke out for and against Sargent Brad Newman at the Merit Commission meeting Wednesday.
Many said a post he made on Facebook was racist and promotes genocide, but the Merit Commission said action already taken against him is enough.
In January Sargent Newman was suspended briefly after a post he made on Facebook that said in part, we ought to nuke China. This virus wasn t an accident.
The Terre Haute Police Merit Commission will hear from the public regarding a city police sergeant who s been suspended for more than four dozen days as the result of seven