PG Cty Aisha Braveboy has announced indictment of county police officer Darryl Wormuth on two counts [View all]

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Neal Augenstein
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Breaking: Prince George's County Aisha Braveboy has announced indictment of county police officer Darryl Wormuth on two counts of assault, and one of misconduct, for allegedly grabbing a 17-year-old male by the neck while he was in handcuffs, in Oct 2020.

Interim police chief Hector Velez calls this "a troubling situation, which isn't condoned." on day of alleged assault, several officers reported it to supervisors, and within days the case was in the prosecutor's office. Velez says he's proud of his officers for reporting it.

Neal Augenstein
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Velez said investigation into Wormuth continues, to see if there were other incidents.

Wormuth turned himself in last night. Today he was released on $10,000 bond.

Neal Augenstein
@AugensteinWTOP
Chief Velez: The victim was handcuffed. "The officer grabbed him by the neck and walked him over to his car." Braveboy: Continuing to investigate injuries to 17yr old. Victim was not charged in incident.