Hartford police officer Marcello Confeiteiro arrested and charged for punching and slapping a combative prisoner.

Hartford police officer Marcello Confeiteiro was arrested and charged with 2nd-degree breach of peace after an altercation with a combative prisoner at a hospital. Confeiteiro, who was guarding the handcuffed and shackled prisoner, punched him and redirected his face to prevent spitting, which was deemed necessary. However, witnesses reported seeing Confeiteiro slap the prisoner after the initial altercation, leading to his arrest and administrative leave.