 ##  [Brady Offense No. 1713563343 - 1935823741](/brady-offense-no-1713563343-1935823741) 

  [![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_500_x_500_/public/2024-04/screenshot-www.wfft_.com-2024.04.19-14_45_54.png?itok=suOSlfhG)](/individual/brian-rp-%20schimmel)Brian R.P. Schimmel

 









 

 



 

 

**[South Whitley Police Department](/indiana/south-whitley-police-department)**

118 East Front Street

South Whitley, Indiana 46787

[260-723-6871](tel:260-723-6871)

<swpolice@southwhitley.org>

[https://www.southwh…](https://www.southwhitley.org/police)





 

 



 

 

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## Date of Offense

January 24, 2024





 

 



 

 

## Offense(s)

[Abuse of Authority](/duty/abuse-authority)





[Use of Force](/duty/use-force)





[False Statements](/duty/false-statements)





 

 



 

 

 





## Supporting Document(s)

 [South Whitley police officer no longer with department, charge against teen dropped \_ Crime &amp; Court \_ wfft.com\_.pdf](/sites/default/files/2024-04/South%20Whitley%20police%20officer%20no%20longer%20with%20department%2C%20charge%20against%20teen%20dropped%20_%20Crime%20%26%20Court%20_%20wfft.com_.pdf)

 

 

 

## Official Statement

> A video shows Schimmel opening the driver's door, pulling her out of the car and pinning her to the ground 90 seconds into the traffic stop.