Incident Details
According to a Miami-Dade County arrest affidavit and newly released body-cam footage, Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was arrested by Miami Beach police late Thursday night following a heated altercation with law enforcement.
Incident Location
The incident occurred at approximately 11:22 p.m. near the 100 block of Ninth Street, where Miami Beach police were conducting an active investigation.
Body-Cam Footage Released
The newly released body-cam footage shows the altercation between Kerley and the police officers, which escalated into a physical struggle and the use of a stun gun.
Details of the Incident
The footage shows Kerley resisting arrest and attempting to flee from the police officers. The officers can be seen trying to subdue Kerley, who is seen struggling and attempting to break free. At one point, an officer uses a stun gun to try and calm Kerley down, but he continues to resist.
Arrest Affidavit
The Miami-Dade County arrest affidavit states that Kerley was arrested for resisting arrest with violence, disorderly conduct, and obstruction of a law enforcement officer.
Charges
Kerley is facing charges of resisting arrest with violence, disorderly conduct, and obstruction of a law enforcement officer.
Conclusion
The incident is currently under investigation, and further details are expected to be released in the coming days. It is unclear what led to the altercation between Kerley and the police officers, but the body-cam footage and arrest affidavit provide a glimpse into the events that unfolded.
