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Officer Suspended After Stun Gun Use | Providence News
A Central Falls police officer faces a 30-day unpaid suspension after a tense incident last November, where body cam footage showed him using a stun gun on a handcuffed, intoxicated man refusing to leave an establishment. Though the city initially sought to fire him, a settlement now shields Toczko from termination — but not without consequences. Seven prior use-of-force and reporting violations, plus Chief Anthony Roberson’s public criticism of his conduct, underscore the department’s push for accountability. Toczko, a new officer since late 2023, will serve the suspension without pay, with…
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