Police: Officer used Taser in fight over soda

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Updated: 6:17 a.m. CT Dec 8, 2005

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. - A police officer has been charged with using a Taser on his partner during an argument over whether they should stop for a soft drink.

Ronald Dupuis, 32, was charged Wednesday with assault and could face up to three months in jail if convicted. The six-year veteran was fired after the Nov. 3 incident.

Dupuis and partner Prema Graham began arguing after Dupuis demanded she stop their car at a store so he could buy a soft drink, according to a police report.

The two then struggled over the steering wheel, and Dupuis hit her leg with his department-issued Taser, the report said. She was not seriously hurt.


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[pokercat999]

1. She was right it is obvious he'd already had too much

caffeine.:bounce:

[SayWhatYo]

2. What a dumbass....

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

3. It's usually a bad idea ...

... to "taze" the driver. A muscle spasm could floor the accelerator, then it's a fun ride.

The article didn't mention whether or not Dupuis got his soft drink. I hope he enjoyed it.