Dauphin County correctional officer Scott Petrasic charged with simple assault and official oppression for excessive force on Feb. 24.

Dauphin County correctional officer Scott Petrasic faces charges of simple assault and official oppression for an incident at the Judicial Center on Feb. 24 involving excessive use of force. The charges are part of Dauphin County's pursuit of accountability at the prison, with officials committed to transparency, accountability, and high standards of ethics and professionalism in law enforcement. Petrasic was suspended without pay pending the investigation.

March 29, 2024
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