A police officer with the Middletown Police Department in Ohio has been indicted following allegations that she allowed a handcuffed juvenile to be whipped with a belt during a domestic incident response.
According to the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office, Officer Jamie Patterson has been charged with two counts of recklessly and negligently failing to provide for the safety of an arrestee.
The alleged incident occurred in January during a police response to a reported domestic disturbance in Middletown, Ohio.
Details of the Allegations
According to prosecutors, Officer Patterson responded to a domestic incident involving a teenager. During the encounter, the teen was placed in handcuffs and taken into custody.
The Butler County Prosecutor’s Office alleges that while the teen was restrained, Patterson allowed the teen’s step-grandfather to repeatedly whip the juvenile with a belt.
Prosecutors said the whipping resulted in visible marks on the teen.
Authorities stated the juvenile was not hospitalized following the incident.
The prosecutor’s office has not publicly released the age or identity of the juvenile involved.
Charges Filed
According to the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office, Patterson has been indicted on two counts related to the safety of an arrestee.
- Recklessly failing to provide for the safety of an arrestee
- Negligently failing to provide for the safety of an arrestee
Officials have not released additional details regarding the specific statutory provisions associated with the charges.
Status of the Juvenile
Prosecutors stated the teen involved in the incident had initially been arrested for offenses related to the domestic incident.
According to the prosecutor’s office, the teen was charged with the following:
- Domestic violence
- Being unruly
Authorities have not released additional information regarding the outcome of the juvenile case.
Department and City Response
FOX19 NOW reported that the Middletown Police Department referred inquiries about the incident to the City of Middletown.
City officials confirmed they are aware of the incident but declined to provide additional comment.
FOX19 NOW also reported the case involves issues related to corporal punishment.
Employment Status of the Officer
According to reporting by FOX19 NOW, Officer Patterson has been placed on paid administrative leave.
No additional details have been released regarding the department’s internal review process or potential administrative actions.
Current Status
As of the latest available reporting:
- Officer Jamie Patterson has been indicted by a grand jury in Butler County
- She faces two criminal counts related to failure to ensure the safety of an arrestee
- The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave
- City officials have confirmed awareness of the incident but declined further comment
- The case has been described as involving corporal punishment
Court proceedings and additional developments in the case have not yet been publicly detailed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What charges does the officer face?
According to the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office, Officer Jamie Patterson faces two charges of recklessly and negligently failing to provide for the safety of an arrestee.
What happened during the incident?
Prosecutors allege the officer allowed a teen who was in handcuffs to be whipped repeatedly with a belt by the teen’s step-grandfather after a domestic disturbance call.
Was the teen injured?
Authorities said the teen had visible marks but was not hospitalized.
Why was the teen originally detained?
According to the prosecutor’s office, the teen was arrested for domestic violence and being unruly during the domestic incident.
What is the officer’s current employment status?
Reporting from FOX19 NOW indicates the officer has been placed on paid administrative leave.
Has the city or police department issued a statement?
The City of Middletown confirmed it is aware of the incident but declined to comment further. The police department directed inquiries to city officials.
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