September 8th 2023.
Senatobia Police Chief Richard Chandler recently announced the termination of a police officer after the officer took a 10-year-old Black child into custody for public urination. The incident occurred on August 10th and sparked controversy on social media.
In a Facebook statement, Chief Chandler admitted that it was an error in judgment to transport the child to the police station, since the mother was already present. He also noted that such situations serve as a reminder of the need for continual training and refreshers on various topics.
Latonya Eason, the child's mother, was not present at the time of the incident. She had been at a nearby attorney’s office when the officer notified her about her son. According to Eason, the officer initially told her son to get back in the car and she had handled it like a parent. However, as more officers arrived at the scene, the situation quickly escalated and the child was eventually taken to the police station and held in a holding cell.
Eason expressed her dissatisfaction with the police chief’s response and said that an apology was not enough. She also expressed her disbelief at the situation and questioned why a 10-year-old child would be arrested. The officers involved are currently facing disciplinary action, and Eason has revealed that she will seek legal recourse.
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