Police Bodycam Footage Emerges of Ukiah Police Tasering, Pepper-Spraying, and Applying ‘Distraction Strikes’ on Naked Man

On April 1, 2021, Ukiah Police Department’s use-of-force practices came under scrutiny after footage emerged of the tasing, pepper-spraying, and striking of a naked man. Officers were responding to reports of a naked man, later identified as Geraldo Magdaleno, acting erratically and running along the roadway. The proceeding events were documented via bystanders but now, … Continue reading Police Bodycam Footage Emerges of Ukiah Police Tasering, Pepper-Spraying, and Applying ‘Distraction Strikes’ on Naked Man