MANCHESTER, NH – Manchester Police Officer Justin Ketcham has been placed on administrative leave after an incident on Bruce Road Wednesday raised concerns.
Around 830 Wednesday morning Manchester Police responded to a domestic violence issue on Bruce Road where an adult male was allegedly strangling his elderly father.
When Officer Ketcham arrived at the residence, he was met by 57-year-old Gary Miller who immediately engaged the officer. Miller resisted arrest, and additional restraints, including leg restraints and a spit hood, were used.
Miller was arrested and charged with Second Degree Assault, Resisting Arrest, and Simple Assault.- the incident was partially captured on cellphone video and later shared on social media.
The video raised concerns and the Public Integrity Unit (PIU), is looking further into the incident.
