Vermont sheriff’s captain fired after video shows him kicking detainee in the groin

Captain John Grismore was positioned on administrative depart earlier than his firing.
Franklin County Sheriff's Workplace

A Vermont sheriff’s captain has been fired for allegedly kicking a detainee within the groin earlier this month, officers mentioned Thursday.

Captain John Grismore was axed from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Division after he was allegedly caught on digital camera utilizing extreme drive on a suspect in custody.

Video of the arrest exhibits Grismore allegedly kicking the detainee within the crotch and stomach a number of instances as he’s handcuffed to a bench, in keeping with MyNBC5.

Captain John Grismore was accused of kicking the detainee a number of instances has been fired from his division.

Franklin County Sheriff's Workplace

Grismore was positioned on administrative depart earlier than being fired, the outlet reported.

The police captain was working unopposed for the Republican nomination for Franklin County Sheriff in Tuesday night time’s major election.

“I'm happy with our deputies’ actions and integrity in coming ahead with this data,” Franklin County Sheriff Roger Langevin mentioned in an announcement saying Grismore’s firing.

Captain John Grismore was caught on digital camera kicking the detainee within the crotch and stomach a number of instances.

Franklin County Sheriff's Workplace

“The actions of Capt. Grismore don't mirror the values and excessive requirements of conduct and efficiency that I count on from my employees every day.”