Video shows Buckeye officer hitting handcuffed pregnant woman, another restrained suspect

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Body Camera Video Shows Former Buckeye Officer Striking Restrained Suspects

Newly released body camera and surveillance footage shows a former Buckeye police officer allegedly striking two restrained suspects, including a woman who was nine months pregnant.

What the video shows

According to investigators:

• The incident involved former Buckeye Police Department officer Carri Carrico.

• Video appears to show Carrico hitting two handcuffed individuals.

• One of the people shown in the footage was reportedly nine months pregnant at the time.

• The second person was also restrained when the alleged assault occurred.

Criminal charges

Authorities say:

• Carrico has resigned from the Buckeye Police Department.

• She now faces two counts of aggravated assault in connection with the incident.

These charges are allegations, and Carrico is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Investigation

The release of the footage has prompted scrutiny of the officer's conduct and the department's response. Prosecutors will use the video and other evidence as the criminal case moves through the court system.

Bottom line

Former Buckeye police officer Carri Carrico has resigned and is facing two aggravated assault charges after newly released video allegedly showed her striking two restrained suspects, including a woman who was nine months pregnant. The case remains pending in court.