By Jennifer McRae | CBS Colorado
A Frederick police officer is facing several charges after allegedly pistol-whipping a suspect during an arrest in Colorado. The arrest and alleged assault happened on April 28.
The Weld County District Attorney’s Office filed criminal charges against Frederick Police Officer Trevor McCourt on Tuesday. Those charges include second-degree assault, first-degree official misconduct and reckless endangerment.
The Frederick Police Department terminated McCourt on June 6 following an internal investigation into the incident for violations of the department policy related to the use of force standards of conduct.
According to the Weld County District Attorney’s Office, McCourt is accused of “striking a suspect with the muzzle of his firearm during” the arrest.