In Smithfield, a police altercation at an Amazon distribution center is under scrutiny after an officer was filmed striking an individual identified as Terrance Ellis. The incident occurred as Ellis allegedly failed to stop for police pursuing him to his workplace, where he was due for an overnight shift. Following the confrontation, Ellis faces multiple charges including assault on a law enforcement officer and driving while intoxicated, with additional charges for possessing marijuana found during his jail intake. Smithfield Police are seeking to release dashcam footage to clarify the events. The local council is accelerating the implementation of body cameras to enhance transparency in such incidents.
