NEW: Three months after #JavierAmbler's death, the same two deputies were involved in another force encounter now under investigation. Like Ambler, the violent arrest of Ramsey Mitchell received only passing attention, was caught on Live PD cameras and the deputies were cleared.
Mitchell, a 37-year-old with a criminal history, was stopped for not having a front license plate. He bolted and deputies are seen slamming him to the ground, using their Tasers in a scuffle that continued as other officers eventually handcuffed him. "Live PD" aired it.
DA Shawn Dick will not say what about the case troubles him, but confirms he is investigating it with an outside agency. He says it is among at least 5 force encounters his office is investigating involving Williamson deputies.
Mitchell's friends say deputies went too far and the cases show a force culture. Lawyers for Deputies Camden and Johnson say while the encounter may look "shocking and disturbing" to those who do not "deal with the dangerous realities of the profession...this is not ballet."
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