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Date of Offense
Offense(s)
Official Statement
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
Other Sanction:
Resigned, retired, transferred, or separated while case was pending: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming of a public employee; Physical or mental abuse of an inmate, patient, client, resident or employee; Inappropriate physical contact or mistreatment of an inmate, patient, client, resident or employee; Fighting or creating a disturbance on State Property; Falsification: Intentional misstatement of material fact in connection with work, employment application, attendance
or any record, report, investigation or other proceeding; Other sufficient cause
Description: At the completion of an SID Investigation of an incident which occurred on September 6, 2022, it was determined SCPO Adrian Howell physically attacked another officer when he grabbed him from behind, placed him in a choke‐hold and refused to comply with several direct orders from the Area Sergeant to release the officer while giggling. Officer Howell stated, "he didn't stand a chance," then resisted physical efforts from the Area Sergeant along with responding Custody Staff members to release the officer. Officer Howell provided false statements to SID during the investigation which resulted in these charges. These actions are contrary to relevant rules, regulations and procedures, are unbecoming and cannot be tolerated. Officer Howell withdrew his appeal to the Office of Administrative Law. Charges upheld and employee removed from employment.
