Stun Gun Used On Pregnant Woman in Ohio
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TROTWOOD, Ohio — A policeman forced a pregnant woman to the ground and used a stun gun on her when she refused to answer the officer’s questions and resisted being handcuffed, authorities said yesterday. The woman went to the police department on November 18 to ask officers to take custody of her 1-year-old son, Trotwood’s public safety director, Michael Etter, said. The woman told the officer she was “tired of playing games” with the baby’s father, Mr. Etter said. The woman refused to answer questions, became frustrated, and tried to leave with the child, Mr. Etter said. The officer decided to detain her to get more information. He said the officer grabbed the woman, got the child away from her, and forced her to the ground. When she resisted being handcuffed, the officer used the stun gun on her, Mr. Etter said. The woman wore a winter coat and did not tell the officer she was pregnant, Mr. Etter said.
