Seven detention officers have been terminated from the Collin County Sheriff’s Office after they were involved in the in-custody death of Marvin Scott III, officials announced Thursday. An eighth officer, who was under investigation, resigned.
After the announcement, Marvin Scott III’s family released the following statement:
After the announcement, Marvin Scott III’s family released the following statement:
“Just one day after the funeral of Marvin Scott III, the Collin County Sheriff has fired 7 detention officers in connection with his death while in police custody. We are pleased with this decision and consider this progress, the first step of many more to come. Next, these former officers need to be arrested and brought to justice. Our team is now looking into the possible involvement of an 8th individual and we hope to meet with the district attorney’s office soon. and we look forward to meeting with the District Attorney’s office.”
On March 14, Marvin Scott III was arrested by Allen police with less than two ounces of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. He was booked in the Collin County jail, where he later died.
Earlier this month, seven detention officers who were involved in his death at Collin County jail were placed on administrative leave. On Thursday, Sheriff Jim Skinner said the officers violated “well-established Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures.”
Per: WFAA