Tucson police officer arrested for hitting cuffed suspect
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Tucson police have arrested one of their officers for striking a suspect who was handcuffed and down on the ground. Authorities say Officer William Gallego was booked Sunday on one count of aggravated assault. He resigned from the police department before his arrest. The incident started when other officers made an arrest for trespassing after a fight broke out involving several people. Gallego was at the scene to assist. Police say Gallego recognized the suspect from
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