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71-year-old says officer threw her to the ground during Walmart arrest
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points The incident occurred on August 18 and a report was filed by Bainbridge Public Safety. A 71-year-old woman and her daughter were cited with disorderly conduct after an incident at a Walmart.
A 71-year-old woman and her daughter were cited with disorderly conduct after an incident at a Walmart. The woman, Patricia Tarver, claims she was thrown to the ground by an officer during the arrest. Her daughter, Amita Spear, says she was handcuffed shortly after officers arrived. The incident reportedly started when another woman threatened Tarver while she was shopping, leading to an argument. Further details about the incident are available, including a account from another daughter who claims to have video of the events leading up to the confrontation with officers.
The incident occurred on August 18 and a report was filed by Bainbridge Public Safety.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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