CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia State Police have released the names of two troopers who have been suspended after the governor said they allegedly were seen on a dashcam video beating a 16-year-old male suspect.
State Police spokesman Maj. Reginald Patterson says the troopers in Martinsburg are suspended without pay amid an ongoing criminal and internal investigation.
Multiple media outlets reported that Patterson identified them as Trooper First Class Derek R. Walker and Trooper First Class Michael W. Kennedy. Both have been with the department about seven years.
Gov. Jim Justice says he learned of the matter Wednesday night, including the dashcam video.
He says "all this does is cast a dark shadow" on law enforcement.
