Police charge Watertown man after alleged domestic dispute <\/a><\/p>\nThe arrest stems from an alleged incident on the morning of September 24 involving a use-of-force occurrence at the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building involving a male juvenile.<\/p>\n
According to State Police, the investigation determined that the juvenile\u2019s guardian drove to the Jefferson County Public Safety Building to have an officer speak with the juvenile. The juvenile refused to enter the building and ran into nearby bushes.<\/p>\n
Two Watertown Police Department officers and a Jefferson County Detective made contact with the juvenile and began escorting him toward the building while holding his hands.<\/p>\n
The released added that \u201cas\u00a0Spencer\u00a0approached to assist, the juvenile kicked off one of his shoes, striking\u00a0Spencer\u00a0near the groin.\u00a0Spencer\u00a0then used force to place the juvenile on the ground to handcuff him. The juvenile was subsequently brought to the front of the building and released back to his legal guardian.<\/p>\n
Spencer was charged with second-degree harassment and endangering the welfare of a child.<\/p>\n
The arrest occurred at the state police station in Watertown and was based on a criminal summons issued by the City of Watertown Court.<\/p>\n
Watertown Police stated that \u201cthe Watertown Police Department takes allegations of misconduct seriously and investigates them fully. In an effort to maintain our agency\u2019s integrity and the trust of the people we serve, we will continue to fully investigate any allegations of misconduct and ensure that appropriate disciplinary measures are taken.\u201d<\/p>\n
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