Police Use Force to Detain Racist Male During Warrant Execution

Niagara Falls Police were on routine patrol around 12:40pm on September 2nd when officers observed Avion Smith walking in front of the Hampton Inn located on the 500 block of Rainbow Boulevard.

Officers confirmed that Smith had an active warrant out of the City of Niagara Falls. They demanded that Smith put his hands behind his back. He did not comply.

Officers secured his left wrist to the handcuffs. However, when they attempted to secure his right wrist Smith began to use his fingers and fingernails to curl them in an upward motion and scratch the officer’s left hand/wrist, preventing the handcuff from going on his wrist.

During the altercation, Smith said to the officer, I’ll break your fuc*ing face nig*a, that’s what the fu*k I’m doing,” and then pulled his right arm away fully resisting the arrest.

It was at this point that officers utilized force to subdue Smith and place both hands in handcuffs. Smith sustained minor injuries and did not require medical attention.

Smith was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. He was held for arraignment.

No further information is available at this time.

Police Use Force to Detain Racist Male During Warrant Execution