Video Of Teen Arrest Has Local Police On The Defense

Aspen Police say a routine patrol midday Friday escalated. An officer ended up calling for back-up and arrested a high school aged student. That was after the officer spotted the offender having pot in his possession. The student resisted arrest and a tussle ensued. A video captured by a nearby student went viral over the weekend. It shows two police officers and a citizen taking down the teenager who is screaming. Police stand by how the arrest was handled and want the community to know the use of force by the officer was appropriate. However, there’s growing criticism by members of the community on how Aspen Police handled the situation. Aspen Public Radio will air an interview with the Police Chief later today.