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Galveston Taser Incident Raises Excessive Force Allegations

Galveston Taser Incident Raises Excessive Force Allegations

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A federal lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Texas alleges that a Galveston County Sheriff’s deputy violated a man’s constitutional rights during a routine traffic stop, escalating a simple inquiry into a violent encounter. The plaintiff, Samudragupta Sanyal, claims Deputy Jeremy Creech unlawfully detained, assaulted, and falsely accused him of crimes during an incident on May 21, 2023. The legal action seeks over $1 million in damages and aims to address broader issues of police misconduct within the department.

According to the complaint, the incident began when Creech stopped Sanyal near a roadblock and accused him of approaching it at high speed. Sanyal denies the claim and points to body camera footage that he says contradicts Creech’s version of events. The lawsuit alleges that Sanyal complied with Creech’s requests for identification but asked questions about the purpose of the roadblock. This exchange allegedly angered Creech, who soon escalated the situation.

During the interaction, Sanyal asked, “What’s going on, why is the road blocked?” Creech responded, “You see lights and police cars and you think you are going to drive through it?” Sanyal insisted he had been driving at a normal speed, prompting Creech to sarcastically reply, “Normal speeds?! There’s a car in the lane of traffic.”

When Sanyal continued to inquire about the roadblock, Creech allegedly became irate and shouted, “Is that your concern?! Are you ready to go to jail?” The lawsuit claims that within seconds of this heated exchange, Creech ordered Sanyal out of the vehicle, drew his taser, and pointed it at him. Despite Sanyal complying with the order, Creech allegedly tased him without justification and, with the help of another deputy, physically restrained and assaulted him. Sanyal claims that Creech slammed his face into the ground, causing significant injuries, while body camera footage from the scene briefly cut out.

Later, Creech allegedly told another officer, “This is the Uber driver that tried to run us over,” a statement that the lawsuit characterizes as a falsehood intended to justify the use of force. Sanyal, who works as a medical professional and occasionally as a rideshare driver, denies ever posing a threat to the officers or resisting arrest. He was charged with resisting arrest and hindering apprehension, but the District Attorney’s office dismissed the charges after reviewing the body camera footage.

The lawsuit accuses Creech of filing a false police report, engaging in malicious prosecution, and using excessive force in violation of Sanyal’s Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights. It also holds the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and Galveston County responsible for failing to prevent such misconduct. According to the complaint, Creech’s actions were not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of excessive force and abuse of power within the department.

The complaint highlights systemic issues, alleging that the Sheriff’s Office has failed to adequately train or supervise deputies. The Sheriff’s Office and County have cultivated or failed to prevent an organizational culture of employing excessive force, the lawsuit states. Sanyal’s attorneys argue that this culture has created an environment where deputies feel empowered to use unnecessary violence without fear of repercussions.

Sanyal is seeking damages for physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial losses, including medical expenses and lost wages. His legal team is also calling for systemic reforms, including improved training programs and stricter oversight of law enforcement practices in Galveston County.


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