AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – A former Aiken Department of Public Safety police officer has been charged by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) for assault and battery.
According to SLED, Ashton Myles Posey, 34, was charged with assault and battery in the 3rd degree on Friday, February 2nd.
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According to the warrant, on October 2nd, 2023, Posey unlawfully injured the victim by striking the victim on and about the head approximately three times while he was being removed from the vehicle after a police chase.
According to authorities, Posey was booked at the Aiken County Detention Center.
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