Crime & Safety

Shrewsbury Arrest Video Causing Controversy: Report

A Shrewsbury police officer was filmed using force during a traffic stop, and the video has received sharp criticism.

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Shrewsbury police officer Ahmed Kafel was filmed smashing a window and using excessive force against a person in a car.
Shrewsbury police officer Ahmed Kafel was filmed smashing a window and using excessive force against a person in a car. (Christine Charnosky/Patch)

SHREWSBURY, MA - A video of a Shrewsbury police officer is drawing accusations of misconduct, according to the Telegram & Gazette.

A video posted on March 3 shows Shrewsbury officer Ahmed Kafel smash a car window and use excessive force against a passenger in a car. The incident occurred in late February, and since then the video has gained over 200,000 views.

Read the full story at the Telegram & Gazette.

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