Woman Alleges Officer Threw Her to Ground During Walmart Arrest
A 71-year-old woman, Patricia Tarver, alleges that a Bainbridge, Georgia police officer threw her to the ground during an arrest at a local Walmart on August 18. Tarver and her daughter were cited for disorderly conduct following an altercation that…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 27, 2026 — A 71-year-old woman has alleged that a police officer in Bainbridge, Georgia, threw her to the ground during an arrest. The incident reportedly occurred on August 18 at a local Walmart.
Patricia Tarver is the individual making the allegation. According to the account, the arrest followed an altercation that initially involved another shopper at the Walmart location. Tarver and her daughter were subsequently cited by police for disorderly conduct.
The family of Patricia Tarver has stated that she sustained injuries as a result of the incident and claims she experienced abuse. Details regarding the specific nature or extent of the alleged injuries were not provided in the summary.
The Bainbridge Public Safety department has confirmed that an internal investigation into the matter is currently underway. The summary did not provide further details on the status or expected timeline of this investigation, nor did it name the officer involved in the arrest.
The circumstances leading to the initial altercation with another shopper were not elaborated upon. Information regarding any potential charges or outcomes for the other shopper involved was not included. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
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