A Vermont police officer is accused of using excessive force while trying to arrest a man three months ago in St. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Police Sgt. George Johnson is scheduled to be arraigned on Sept. 9 in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court
Johnson, 44, then used excessive force during a physical fight with the 35-year-old Stelzl, according to police, who said the man was taken to the hospital and treated for significant injuries. He was later released.
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