Former Hapeville Officer Arraigned for Repeatedly Tasing Handcuffed Detainee

Shevoy Brown, a former officer with the Hapeville Police Department, has been arraigned on federal charges of excessive force and obstruction of justice after allegedly tasing a handcuffed detainee multiple times without justification.

On June 3, 2024, Hapeville police officers arrested a man for trespassing and transported him to the department’s headquarters. The detainee was placed alone in a small holding cell and handcuffed to a stationary bench. Prosecutors allege that despite the man posing no threat, Brown tased him at least six times, causing injuries that required medical attention. Brown then allegedly submitted a false use-of-force report to cover up his actions.

“This indictment alleges conduct by a former officer that runs counter to the culture of professionalism and public service that epitomizes the work performed by police officers,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr.

“The FBI and our law enforcement partners will continue to protect the civil rights of the public and ensure those who abuse their power are held responsible,” said FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown.

A federal grand jury indicted Brown on February 12, 2025. He was arraigned before Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard. The case is being investigated by the FBI with assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Brown, a resident of Hampton, Georgia, is presumed innocent unless proven guilty at trial. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brent Alan Gray and Bret R. Hobson are prosecuting the case.