Hamlin Police Officer Terminated For Using Electronic Weapon on Friend Taken Into Custody

Hamlin, Texas

A Hamlin police officer, who was recently terminated after using his electronic weapon on a friend, was taken into custody by the Jones County Sheriff's Office Friday.

Officer Josh Coffee used an electronic weapon (taser) on a friend. Hamlin Police Chief Ray Mosley terminated Coffee, who then filed for a grievance panel to look into why he was terminated.

At the moment, officials with the Jones County Sheriff's Office are not providing any information on the reasoning behind taking the officer into custody or any charges that may be filed.