Grandfather Hospitalized After Police Encounter | Lexington News

An 84-year-old man, Ronald Maples, suffered severe injuries—including four broken vertebrae and a fractured jaw—after police allegedly forcibly removed him from his home following a dispute over trespassing. His grandson claims Ronald, legally deaf, didn’t hear officers knocking until they yanked the door open and pulled him outside; dispatch audio reportedly captured an officer being hit with a door and then a fist. Ronald has been released from the hospital but now faces assault and resisting arrest charges. Family members say this incident underscores troubling behavior by some officers, even as they acknowledge not all cops are at fault. The Lancaster Police Chief remains unreachable for comment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf373c04f44c795c