Officer Charged After Alleged Use of Force | Columbia News

A police officer in Orangeburg, Christopher Tyler, faces a second-degree assault charge after allegedly punching a suspect already in cuffs and slamming his head into a brick wall. Chief Charles Austin vows accountability, stressing the department’s commitment to community trust and adherence to policy — even as the investigation continues and public scrutiny intensifies. 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/7910fa24f03ff600