Charges Dismissed Against 82-Year-Old Stedman Scotland After Controversial Arrest
All charges against 82-year-old Stedman Scotland have been dismissed by Acting Chief Magistrate Dexter Wason following a controversial arrest that drew public outrage.
Scotland faced six charges, including Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, and Battery on Police, stemming from a March 7 incident outside a St. John’s barber shop. Video footage widely circulated online showed officers forcefully arresting the elderly man, handcuffing him, dragging him on the ground, and placing him in the trunk of an SUV.
Witnesses say Scotland, a disabled driver, was inside the barber shop when an officer ordered him to move his vehicle. He attempted to comply but was confronted for allegedly taking too long. The situation escalated when an officer reportedly pulled him from his chair, causing him to fall.
The incident has sparked an investigation into police conduct, with community members condemning the use of excessive force.
