DETROIT (WXYZ) — While Detroit’s top cop said he would have arrested Jameson Williams on the night of his well-publicized stop by police, he’s comfortable with supervisors’ decision to let the Lions wide receiver go.
With an internal affairs investigation into the Williams near-arrest from October now complete, interim Chief Todd Bettison said the probe “hasn’t revealed really anything nefarious on anybody’s intent to cover up or give special treatment or privilege.”
But he says policy violations have been found, and at least one officer who arrived at the scene that night is currently suspended.
As 7 News Detroit first reported, Williams and his brother were stopped for speeding during the early hours of Oct. 8. Police found a gun at Williams’ feet that was registered in his name, but Williams did not have a concealed pistol license.
An officer handcuffed Williams with plans to convey him to the Detroit Detention Center, but he was later overruled after a sergeant arrived on the scene, who phoned a lieutenant.
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