A disturbing video has surfaced showing a suspect being violently assaulted by police officers during an arrest in Harvey, Louisiana. The footage, obtained by TMZ, captures two officers attempting to restrain a man lying on his side on the ground. One officer kneels to handcuff the suspect while the other stands over him. Suddenly, the standing officer delivers three forceful punches to the suspect’s head, followed by a brutal stomp, causing the man’s head to bounce off the pavement. Eyewitnesses reported that the suspect’s face was bloodied, though the extent of his injuries remains unclear.



The incident occurred around 6:30 PM on a public street in the New Orleans metro area. According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the suspect was arrested for battery on an officer, disturbing the peace, and resisting arrest by force or violence. It is not yet known whether an internal investigation has been initiated in response to the video. Witnesses noted that seven to eight police vehicles arrived at the scene, and the suspect was eventually placed into a patrol car and taken away.



This event adds to a series of recent allegations against Louisiana law enforcement agencies concerning excessive use of force. In January 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released a report highlighting a pattern of excessive force by the Louisiana State Police, particularly during arrests and vehicle pursuits. The report cited systemic issues such as inadequate supervision and underreporting of force incidents. These findings were part of a broader civil rights inquiry initiated in 2022 following the death of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who died in 2019 after a violent encounter with state troopers.