Lawsuit alleges unconstitutional search in Aiken stop
Pontoon and Hicks sue in federal court against the Aiken Department of Public Safety Chief Charles Barranco and four officers plus the City of Aiken over an alleged cavity search on Oct 2 2014 after a traffic stop on Horry Street near Richland Avenue. The agency denies any cavity search and notes the stop was part of a narcotics inquiry based on a reliable informant.
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Aiken City officials create citizens review board amid police lawsuit
Aiken residents Eli jah Pontoon and Lakeya Hicks sue the Aiken Department of Public Safety, Chief Bar ranco, four officers and the City in federal court over an alleged unconstitutional search on October 2, 2014. The city moved to form a citizens review board to handle complaints and an external investigation is underway.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
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Aiken
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New Citizens Review Board
Upson
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