A local mother is still shocked after a viral video captured a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer punching her 16-year-old son in the face during an arrest Wednesday night.
The incident occurred just hours after JSO moved to shut down a “teen takeover” at Blue Cypress Park, where police say there were over 200 young people. Police arrested three other teens for a fight at Blue Cypress Park earlier. Police also responded to shots fired at an apartment complex nearby.
Jaree Ashley Butler says her son was simply trying to enjoy his spring break…