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DANVILLE, Va. – A Pittsylvania County man has sued the Danville Police Department, claiming officers used excessive force during an arrest two years ago. Eldridge Meeks is seeking $10 million in damages from the local department.

According to the lawsuit, Meeks broke his clavicle, fractured his ribs and suffered a collapsed lung during the May 25, 2018 arrest. The complaint says he ran from police but was later forced to the ground while handcuffed with an officer sitting on his back.

Meeks was wanted for outstanding felonies at the time. The lawsuit claims police knew he had a history of running from law enforcement.

The arrest was captured on body camera footage, which shows Meeks running from police as they attempted to take him into custody.

 

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