GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Police Department has issued a statement in response to cell phone videos circulating on social media showing an arrest at Bay Beach Amusement Park on Thursday.
According to police, the arrest followed a report of a suspicious person who allegedly made uncomfortable comments to a park employee and caused fear.
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During the encounter, officers determined an arrest was necessary. The suspect reportedly resisted, and force was used to take him into custody.
The individual, identified as 38-year-old John Alexander, was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. Per department policy, all use-of-force incidents are reviewed for policy compliance.
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The Green Bay Police Department also confirmed that a camera crew from COPS TV was present during the incident.
No further details were provided.
