The Alexander Police Department has issued a statement on Tuesday, July 28th, vehemently denying accusations of inappropriate conduct made against its officers on social media following a recent traffic stop. Chief of Police Timothy Preator released the findings of an internal review on July 25, 2026, which included dash and body camera footage that he says clears the officers of any physical misconduct. Read more below.
The incident began when Officer Burgess conducted a traffic stop for a speeding violation. According to a press release from the City of Alexander Police Department, Burgess discovered the driver, identified as Tiara Sells, had a suspended driver’s license and a vehicle registration that had been expired for nearly a year. Burgess called First Recovery Towing for a wrecker and instructed Sells to exit the vehicle.
Police report that Sells initially refused to exit and locked her door. Officer Burgess reached through the window, unlocked the door, and warned Sells she would be removed if she did not step out…