An ex-Baton Rouge police officer, Stefan Jones, almost escaped punishment. He had bragged about nearly killing an innocent Black man. Around March 2025, bicyclist Dwayne ‘Dede’ Washington was hit by Jones’ car. The ex-cop was said to be speeding at 83 mph in a 25 mph zone. The Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) later released some rather blurry bodycam footage of the incident.
Because the footage was unclear, the media and Washington’s legal team pushed for a clearer version. The BRPD complied with the request. From the footage, Jones was seen clearly distracted by something on his phone.
He continued to speed even after striking the innocent man with his car. He also bragged about how he almost killed the man. Washington suffered serious injuries following the crash. According to official reports, he incurred brain damage and multiple shattered bones…