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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Man suing Columbia County Sheriff’s Office for damages and injuries from K-9 during traffic stop

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — A man is seeking damages from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office after he was attacked by a police K-9 during a traffic stop in October of 2020. 

Police have charged the man, Martinezz Bowman, with fleeing law enforcement and resisting arrest, but Bowman argues he wasn’t fleeing at all.

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It seemed a little excessive to me, especially after reading just last week a sheriff advising people to continue to a well lit area while signaling your intentions if you don't feel safe or can't pull over safely.