Police Inspector to Stand Trial for Abusing Detainee

Inspector of Police Christopher Martinez appeared before the Chief Magistrate today in a sensational case where the law enforcement officer is accused of physical abusing an individual who was in detention at the Raccoon Street Police Station.  Aaron Flowers, a businessman, was inside a holding cell when he was reportedly struck over the head with a padlock.  It is alleged that Inspector Martinez inflicted the injury on Flowers when he discovered that Flowers was the person who allegedly opened fire at his residence with a firearm.  In court today, Flowers said that he has been harassed repeatedly and offered bribes by fellow police officers to drop the charges against Martinez.  His attorney sought clarification of the sentencing indication should the officer plead guilty.  The Chief Magistrate, who has set the matter for trial indicated, that her range of sentence will be guided by the law.  Martinez is looking at possible jail time due to the nature of the offense.  The Chief Magistrate also made it clear that she would be imposing a custodial sentence.  With that, Martinez rejected the court offer and a date for trial was agreed upon.  Of note is that Martinez’s attorney, Andrew Bennett, has since recused himself from the matter, leaving the police officer unrepresented.