New body camera video shows North Port Police tase and arrest wrong suspect

Through a public records request, Fox 4 has received new body camera footage showing the moment North Port Police officers tased and arrested the wrong man in a case of mistaken identity.

WATCH: North Port Police arrest and tase the wrong suspect:

New body camera video shows North Port Police tase and arrest wrong suspect

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office had a warrant for 18-year-old Dylan Mostacci, according to North Port Police. Police said Mostacci was wanted on two counts of aggravated assault and juvenile delinquent possession of a firearm.

Police spokesman Josh Taylor said in a previous interview with Fox 4 that Mostacci was also wanted for some North Port car thefts. North Port Police’s Special Enforcement Team had information that Mostacci was in Wellen Park, Taylor said…

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