JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – An indictment was unsealed on Wednesday in the Southern District of Mississippi charging former Capitol Police Flex Unit officer Jeffery Walker with felony deprivation of rights under color of law.

According to court documents, Walker used excessive force against a handcuffed arrestee, identified as E.S., including the use of dangerous weapons and force resulting in bodily injury.

On July 27, 2022, prosecutors said Walker, driving an unmarked police car, attempted to initiate a traffic stop involving E.S., who failed to stop and led Walker on a chase. During the chase, several Jackson police officers followed behind until Walker cut E.S. off, causing Walker to run into a tree and E.S. to swerve into the yard behind Walker’s car.

According to court documents, an assisting Jackson police officer pulled E.S. from the car and handcuffed him without issue. Shortly after taking control of E.S., who was still handcuffed and compliant at this point, prosecutors said Walker slammed E.S.’ head into the hood of E.S.’ car, put him on the ground and kicked him in the head and face area. They said E.S. suffered bodily injury as a result of Walker’s actions.

If convicted, Walker faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

The FBI Jackson Field Office is investigating the case.