Benton Harbor City Manager: Investigation Not Done Into December 28 Arrest

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There are still some lingering questions in the city of Benton Harbor over the arrest on December 28 of Michael Thompson by public safety officer Drew Wagner. Thompson’s family contends excessive force was used and went public with those accusations last month. City Manager Ellis Mitchell responded last night to concerns raised during public comment of the city commission meeting.

“I don’t want anybody to think that we’re city around not doing anything,” said Mitchell. “That’s not what we do here. When we get to a point for a time fora report, we will give a report.”

Mitchell said he and Public Safety Director Dan McGinnis have met with Thompson’s family and a family rep, and says the investigation is still underway.