Posted on 02/24/2011 9:37:28 AM PST by DCBryan1
Two Fayetteville police officers were injured after a fight at IHOP in Fayetteville.
Police said officers responded to the business before 3 a.m. Wednesday after employees called about an intoxicated customer.
Officers attempted to arrest Hiram Graham, 35, of Fayetteville. Officers applied one handcuff before Hiram yanked his arm away and tucked it into his torso. Police attempted to use a taser, but it didn't work properly.
Shortly after, Hiram's brother, Joemo Graham, 33, began a physical fight with an officer. Police attempted to deploy another taser.
Hiram was able to grab an officer's baton. According to police reports, Hiram struck an officer repeatedly on the head, spine, torso, and extremities. The officer suffered an eight-inch gash to the top of her head. She also had a cut on her lip and multiple bruises. Another officer received minor injuries during the incident.
A witness grabbed Hiram's arm, stopping him from hitting the officer. The officer took out her gun and threatened to shoot Hiram. At this point, police were able to arrest the Graham brothers.
Hiram is charged with attempted capital murder, aggravated assault, battery 2nd degree, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication. Police say use of a police baton is considered lethal force when it's used to hit the head and spine.
Joemo is charged with battery 2nd degree and hindering apprehension. Hiram and Joemo were taken to the Washington County Detention Center.
The officer hit by the baton was taken to a local hospital. She had a large, open injury to her head, which required multiple staples to close. She also received stitches on her chin. The second officer was treated for cuts, scrapes, and bruises. Both officers were treated and released.
I agree.
I’m a guy. When I was in my 20s, I was 5’7” and weighed 130-135. Would I have made a good cop? No. Training can help, but a 130 lb guy taking on a 250 lob guy would need to escalate the force pretty quick, and may end up needing to use a gun. A 190 lb guy, OTOH, might well be able to handle the 250 lb guy.
From her picture, she looks like an out of shape female trying to do a man’s job, and failing. And that failure was completely predictable, unless the person hiring is blinded by political correctness.
Do FReepers ever make “Amish” jokes about non-black criminals/deviants? There’s plenty of those to go around.
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