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ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – A former Ormond Beach officer who was caught on video throwing a woman after she was arrested in a crash will appear in court Friday for a plea hearing and sentencing.
The Ormond Beach Police Department last month released video of the December incident that shows the violent interaction.
After the incident came to light, police said that Officer Jacob Cannon, 32, was relieved of duty and placed on administrative leave. Cannon was later charged with battery, but he resigned to the chief of police before surrendering himself at the county jail.
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The incident happened on Dec. 6 when officers arrested Shanna McRee in a rear-end crash with a motorcycle. Police said she was showing signs of impairment and arrested her on charges of DUI.
After she was taken to the department’s headquarters, she was taken to the hospital with a head wound.
Footage released by the police department shows two officers unsuccessfully trying to get McRee to blow into the breathalyzer. Eventually, McRee can be seen standing up, despite the officers commanding her to sit back down. Cannon is then shown throwing her to the ground, with her head appearing to smack into the glass wall.
“Upon learning of the incident that evening, our department’s leadership acted swiftly and decisively. The officer involved was immediately relieved of duty and both a criminal and internal investigation were initiated.” Police Chief Jesse Godfrey said last month. “The actions of the former officer do not reflect the way we treat our citizens, and he is being held accountable for what he did.”
Friday’s hearing is set for 1:30 p.m.
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