A Vermont sheriff’s captain has been fired after allegedly kicking an inmate in the groin earlier this month, officials said on Thursday.
Captain John Grismore was axed by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department after he was allegedly caught on camera using excessive force on a suspect in custody.
Video of the arrest shows Grismore allegedly kicking the detainee in the groin and stomach multiple times while he was handcuffed to a bench.
Grismore was placed on administrative leave before being fired.
The police captain was running unopposed for the Republican nomination for Franklin County Sheriff in Tuesday night’s primary.
“I am proud of the actions and integrity of our officers in coming forward with this information,” Franklin County Sheriff Roger Langevin said in a statement announcing Grismore’s firing.
Otherwise, Grismore was placed on unpaid leave before being fired.