OFFICER CHARGED WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE DURING PSILOCYBIN ARREST SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN COURT

[Maryland] A hearing will begin Dec 9th for A Montgomery County police officer charged with criminal excessive force, assault and misconduct in office.

Arnaldo Andres Pesoa, 19, who was suspected of trying to sell psilocybin mushrooms in the area was approached by police on July 3rd outside a McDonalds in Montgomery county MD. What happens after that is under close investigation.

Video of the incident went viral on social media and show Pesoa lying facedown on the pavement, handcuffed & yelling in panic. Police officer Kevin Morris can be seen leaning over Pesoa and grabbing him by the hair while thrusting his right leg into the suspects neck. Pesoa received medical attention at the scene.

Police Chief Marcus Jones said at a press conference after the incident, “The excessiveness of the officer, Officer Moris, actually slamming the individual’s head to the pavement — this gave me grave concern,” 

Morris was placed on administrative duties and is scheduled to appear in court in December.

Pesoa, was charged with trying to sell psilocybin mushrooms. He was also charged with resisting arrest and will appear in court.