WSAZ – by Dan GriffinMINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) — Recent surveillance video of a man shoved to the ground by a Mingo County Sheriff’s deputy after having a medical condition is going viral.
It was captured last Thursday in Mingo County, moments after Jerry Maynard called 911, saying he was having chest pains. It goes on to show a deputy walk over to Maynard and shove him to the ground and get into his face.
Maynard’ family claims he did nothing wrong, but police say that Maynard has a long history of run-ins with the law.
Maynard said he was at home last Thursday, drinking a small amount of whiskey when he started getting chest pains. He said he has a heart condition, was concerned and called for an ambulance. The first time, he said he was told his vitals were good, and EMS workers left.
He said he got pains again and called 911 another time. This time, the ambulance showed up — but also two deputies, as seen in surveillance video.
Mingo County Sheriff James Smith couldn’t say why the ambulance was escorted the second time.
Maynard said one deputy cussed at him and told him he’d kill him if he called again. On surveillance video, a deputy can be seen shoving Maynard from a neighbor’s home.
“He hit me and knocked me down,” Maynard said. “Well, when he did, everything went dark. I put my hand up. I didn’t know if he was going to hit me with a light or what.”
Smith said the department is investigating what happened, saying that the deputy involved is on administrative leave. Smith pointed out, though, that the deputy didn’t do anything wrong.
“I’ve not heard nothing from him since I’ve been in office,” Smith said. “I’ve not received nothing from him. I think he’s been on the job 12-13 years now.”
Smith would not elaborate if shoving is an acceptable behavior for any deputy, but said it’s all under investigation.
Maynard said he’s consulting an attorney in the case.
According to court documents, Maynard has been convicted of several crimes during the years, including public intoxication, DUI and obstructing an officer.
The Mingo County Prosecutor’s office is helping with the case and will determine what happens next. The sheriff’s department is conducting its own internal investigation.
“Maynard’ family claims he did nothing wrong, but police say that Maynard has a long history of run-ins with the law.”
“According to court documents, Maynard has been convicted of several crimes during the years, including public intoxication, DUI and obstructing an officer.”
So what does any of this have to do with him needing an ambulance today?
Is WSAZ trying to convince us that because he’s gotten a few DUI tickets in the past, the cops are allowed to beat the crap out of him whenever they see him now?
the answer is yes.
welcome to California.
the last gasps taking place across the country.
even the courts and their henchmen who created this mess have no one to blame but themselves.
imagine the courts having to beg for government funding to help pay for losses incurred from people not paying their DUI fines just to keep program in operation.
I called this years ago and here it is.
serves ’em right.
If this guy has heart problems, he should lay off the whiskey. That being said, regardless of anyone’s past record, no “officer” is entitled to put their hands on a person who has done nothing wrong.
Welcome to West Virginia