Fairmount Heights Police Officer Indicted for Excessive Force and Witness Tampering
Philip Dupree, a 38-year-old former police officer in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, has been accused of using excessive force against a man during a traffic stop in Washington D.C. on August 4, 2019. The indictment alleges that Dupree conducted a traffic stop and detained a man identified as T.S., before deploying pepper spray in an unreasonable use of force against him.
The indictment, handed down by a federal grand jury, also alleges that Dupree obstructed justice by submitting a probable cause statement that offered a false justification for his use of force on T.S. This charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Additionally, Dupree faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for his alleged use of unreasonable force.
The case is being investigated by the FBI Washington Field Office and is being prosecuted by Trial Attorney Sanjay Patel of the Civil Rights Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathryn Rakoczy of the District of Columbia. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves, and Special Agent in Charge Wayne A. Jacobs made the announcement.
A former Fairmount Heights police officer, Dupree allegedly used excessive force against a man during a traffic stop in Washington D.C. on August 4, 2019. The indictment also alleges that Dupree obstructed justice by submitting a false probable cause statement.
The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Philip Dupree, formerly of the Fairmount Heights Police Department, faces charges of violating a man’s civil rights and obstruction of justice. If convicted, Dupree could face up to 10 years in prison for the excessive force charge and up to 20 years for the obstruction of justice charge.
Defendant Information:
Defendant: Philip Dupree
Criminal Charges: Violating a man’s civil rights and obstruction of justice
City and State: Maryland
Date: August 4, 2019
Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending, maximum sentence of 10 years for excessive force and 20 years for obstruction of justice
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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