Full Notification

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Meridian Police arrested 31-year-old Colt SEWARD of Boise for Driving Under the Influence after responding to a call from citizens, referencing a motorist passed out in traffic near the intersection of Ten Mile and Ustick. The arresting officer initially placed SEWARD in two sets of handcuffs, but SEWARD slipped the handcuffs to the front of his body.
 
The initial officer called for a backup officer to assist him in placing SEWARD in one set of handcuffs. When the officer released SEWARD’s right hand from his handcuffs to re-handcuff SEWARD attempted to pull away from the officer and threw an elbow striking the officer. 
 
The officers forced SEWARD to the ground and one officer struck SEWARD multiple times in the face.
 
The Meridian Police Department takes every use of force very seriously and conducts reviews on each. While the video on social media only captures part of the use of force, we are asking for the public’s patience, while we conduct our internal review of this incident.
 
SEWARD was also found to be in possession of .40 caliber handgun.
 
SEWARD was treated at a local hospital for his injuries and was booked into the Ada County Jail for misdemeanor Resist and Obstruct; misdemeanor Assault or Battery on Certain Personnel; misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess w/Intent to Use; misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence (2^nd Offense); misdemeanor Possession of Prescription Drugs w/out a Prescription; felony Possession of a Controlled Substance (suspected methamphetamine) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.