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Arizona deputy under investigation for hitting handcuffed woman

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A northern Arizona deputy is being investigated for use of force after allegedly hitting a handcuffed woman twice in the face. The incident occurred during the arrest of three people in response to a trespassing call. The sheriff's office has requested a criminal investigation, while also conducting an administrative investigation into the deputy's actions.

A northern Arizona deputy accused of hitting a handcuffed woman twice in the face is being investigated for use of force . The Coconino County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a trespassing call in Doney Park on March 13. Three people were arrested, but one of the suspects struggled with deputies as they tried to put her in a patrol vehicle. As the suspect tried to pull away, a deputy was captured on body-camera video hitting her twice in the face.

A sergeant immediately intervened, and the suspect was taken to jail. The suspect suffered minor injuries. The sheriff's office has asked Flagstaff Police to conduct a criminal investigation into the incident. "CCSO will simultaneously conduct an Administrative Investigation into the Deputy’s actions to determine if they were justified under CCSO Policies and Procedures," the sheriff's office said. "As per standard procedures, the Deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.

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