A former Fort Pierce officer was arrested after investigators said he used excessive force when a suspect was detained earlier this year, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
WPTV reported in April that Jean Valbrun was fired from the department following the March 26 incident.
Fort Pierce officer ‘relieved of duty’ after punching suspect in custody, police say
Investigators said Valbrun, 48, and other Fort Pierce police officers responded to a disturbance between the victim and another individual.
During Fort Pierce’s investigation at the scene, FDLE said the victim was defying orders from officers and was arrested on a charge of obstruction…