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flag Massachusetts trooper charged with assault and pepper spray use during Jan. 3 traffic stop in Springfield.

flag Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Joel Daoust has been charged with assault and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon following a January 3 traffic stop in Springfield. flag Prosecutors allege he used physical force and pepper spray on a driver stopped for speeding and lane violations. flag Daoust, who has prior disciplinary records, was placed on administrative leave without pay and is scheduled to be arraigned on April 3. flag The Hampden County District Attorney’s office confirmed the charges, stating the use of force led to criminal proceedings. flag The driver’s condition and specific details of the incident remain undisclosed.

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