Hartford police sergeant under investigation for use of force against a woman
Hartford police say no guns, tasers, pepper spray, or other implements were used during the March 15 incident. Author: Rick Lessard (FOX61) Updated: 10:16 PM EDT April 5, 2021
HARTFORD, Conn. A Hartford police officer is under a criminal investigation after his use of force against a woman, say police.
Police Chief Jason Thody released a statement on the incident saying he referred Sgt. James Guzie to Hartford s State Attorney Sharmese Walcott. Sgt. Guzie is a nine-year veteran of the Department.
Police say on March 15 while officers were processing an arrested woman in the Department s Detention Division, she struck and spit at officers. Use of force was then used by the Detention staff.
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