HIGH POINT, N.C. — NEW: Here's the latest on the arrest and allegations of excessive force.
The High Point Police Department (HPPD) said they are reviewing the use of force following the arrest of two men Monday night.
Police said officers responded to the Intown Suites on North Main Street Monday at 11:30 p.m. to locate a larceny suspect.
This was after a call at the Walmart on North Main Street.
HPPD said officers on the scene reported that the suspect physically resisted arrest.
Police said a second suspect was also charged with resisting arrest.
A video circulating claims to be tied to this incident. It shows five officers arresting two men. Later in the video, an officer can be seen using a baton.
We are now reviewing the video and preparing to talk with the man who took it before we decide to share it.
As standard protocol, High Point police said they are reviewing the use of force to ensure that training and equipment were used in accordance with department policy.
Interim Chief of Police Curtis Cheeks III shared a statement regarding the video on Wednesday. WFMY News 2 has removed the suspects' names from the statement at this time, as we are trying to learn more.
"I am aware of a video posted on social media of five High Point Police Department officers making an arrest. The video posted only shows a portion of the arrest and does not provide accurate context to the actions of any of the parties involved before, during, and after the arrest. While we follow our established protocols for review after a use of force, we want to provide details about the call officers responded to and explain what happens when officers are involved in any use of force. First, every use of force is reviewed. This is standard procedure. The use of force from the night of April 8 will be reviewed, just like all others. The review process starts with a supervisor and goes all the way up to the Chief of Police. The review is a thorough, multi-step process that looks at how an officer utilized training and equipment, and evaluates whether the officer followed our department’s policy. During that review, all videos, statements, and factors are used during the assessment of actions. Here is a summary of how officers came in contact with the individuals involved - On April 8, at about 11:30 p.m., officers received a call for service about shoplifting at Walmart (2710 N. Main Street). The caller said the suspect was being aggressive with the store’s loss prevention officers. The suspect, [redacted], left the store and High Point Police Department officers found him at InTown Suites (2860 N. Main Street). Officers tried to arrest [redacted] (who was initially cooperative) and he began to physically resist being arrested. Officers on scene called for additional units who assisted in eventually placing [redacted] into custody. Officers arrested [redacted] and charged him with resist, delay or obstruct a public officer, assault on a government official, possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance, and larceny. [Redacted] was given no bond and served with two outstanding orders for arrest. A second person, [redacted], was also charged with resist, delay and obstruct a public officer," Interim Chief Cheeks said in a statement.
This is a developing story; we will keep you updated once we learn more.
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