Ex-Bethel Officer Convicted of Assault & False Reporting in 2023 Traffic Stop

Ex-Bethel Officer Convicted of Assault & False Reporting in 2023 Traffic Stop

Bethel, Alaska – A former Bethel police officer has been found guilty of assault and related charges after a jury determined he used excessive force during a 2023 traffic stop and subsequently provided false information about the encounter. Jonathan Murphy, 39, faces a potential three-year prison sentence following the conviction, which stems from an incident … Read more