TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A state law enforcement oversight group says a former Jackson County sheriff's deputy used his Taser on a 12-year-old autistic boy who was handcuffed and hogtied inside the deputy's vehicle.
The oversight body reprimanded the deputy for using excessive force on the boy in February but did not revoke his law enforcement certification.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Matthew Honas was was terminated from his job with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department in March.
The Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training said the boy was in Honas' patrol vehicle because he had run away from foster care.
© Associated Press
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Effingham woman killed Friday in Atchison wreck
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Atchison man involved in fatal NW MO crash
One injured in Nemaha Co wreck
Rural Horton man arrested on multiple drug charges
Street lights to be discussed at Monday city meeting
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Meteorologist Spencer: Geometric Watch means electronic disruptions
Two file to challenge local legislator
USD 430 Board accepts resignations, approves new hires
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
Truck fire at CGB facility in Falls City
Flags to fly half staff Wednesday across KS
BC's Pate remembered by students, college family
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections
Fatal Atchison apt fire investigation continues
Update: Date set for signals switch at Hiawatha intersection
LATEST STORIES
Barricaded fugitive arrested in Jackson County
Wed signing means full funding for KS education
MHMA Mock Trial Team sees natl success
Fatal Atchison apt fire investigation continues
Update: Date set for signals switch at Hiawatha intersection
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
Senator Ricketts staff to visit Falls City and Auburn