Parents criticize police response after 13-year-old's alleged rough handling during bike stop.

Parents of a 13-year-old boy are criticizing the Brunswick Police Department's response after their son was allegedly thrown to the ground by officers in September 2024, following a bike stop. The boy was charged with traffic violations and obstructing an officer, but these charges were dropped by a judge. Though the police have cleared the officer involved, they acknowledged a need for improved communication and policy changes. The mayor's office is reviewing body camera footage, and media have requested access to it.

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