Oklahoma trooper who had ambulance drive in choke hold again accused of excessive force

By Matrix | Published: October 6, 2009

An Oklahoma trooper previously suspended for fighting with an ambulance driver is on paid administrative leave after being accused of using excessive force.

Trooper Daniel Martin is accused of beating Khristopher Douglas of Holdenville. Douglas says he was at a friend’s home helping with renovations Saturday when troopers pulled up to handle an apparent .

Douglas says he was going inside when Martin demanded he come toward the street. Douglas says Martin grabbed his arm and began beating him when he questioned the order.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Capt. Chris West says Martin and another trooper are on paid leave during the investigation.

Martin served a five-day suspension for the May incident in which he grabbed a in a choke hold around the neck.

Source/Full Story: The Associated Press

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