The deputy smashed his head against the car. It appears that that was uncalled for. Deputy blount but his arms around wards neck and did something called sleeper hold. I think anyone who would watch the video would see that it was inappropriate. Reporter ward was inbreeding, they performed cpr but he died in the hospital. His sister told us that ward suffered from physical injuries. Although a criminal investigation is ongoing, sheriff says he was Deputy Blount fired. Mr. Words connick was a mystery, why did he not stop, we dont know that. But it doesnt in my mind, justify the use of force that was directed. Reporter in a statement, the deputys Attorney Says in part, i am extremely disappointed in sheriff reaction to this unfortunate incident. I view his unfortunate decision as a conduct of panic. He believed ward died of a pre existing condition or math in his system. Live in the sonoma sheriffs, henry lee, ktvu fox 2 news. New information, police have announced her resignation to sev