Captain John Grismore has been axed from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department after he was allegedly caught on camera using excessive force on a suspect in custody. Video of the arrest shows Grismore allegedly kicking the inmate in the crotch and stomach multiple times as he is handcuffed to a bench, according to MyNBC5. Captain John Grismore accused of kicking the prisoner several times has been fired from his department. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Grismore was placed on administrative leave before being fired, the agency said. The police chief was running unopposed for the Republican nomination for Franklin County Sheriff in Tuesday night’s primary. “I am proud of the actions and integrity of our deputies in coming forward with this information,” Franklin County Sheriff Roger Langevin said in a statement announcing Grismore’s firing. Capt. John Grismore was caught on camera kicking the inmate in the crotch and stomach multiple times. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office “Capt. Grismore’s actions do not reflect the values and high standards of behavior and performance that I expect from my staff every day.”
