Maryland State Police Press Release
04/21/2015
TROOPER CHARGED WITH ASSAULT AND MISCONDUCT
04/21/2015
TROOPER CHARGED WITH ASSAULT AND MISCONDUCT
(PIKESVILLE, MD) – A Maryland state trooper has been charged with an assault on a man in custody who was under arrest for tossing a lit cigarette on the trooper.
Trooper First Class Nathan Steelman, 28, is charged with second degree assault and misconduct in office. He was charged on a criminal summons late this afternoon at State Police Headquarters. TFC Steelman will remain on suspension with pay, a status he has been on since the incident was reported.
A Maryland State Police criminal investigation began on December 10, 2014, when State Police personnel at the Glen Burnie Barrack reported seeing TFC Steelman punch a handcuffed suspect while escorting him in the barrack that afternoon. The investigation was conducted by the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division.
The investigation indicates TFC Steelman had been off-duty and in plainclothes earlier that day when he walked by a car in an Anne Arundel County convenience store parking lot and the driver allegedly flicked a lit cigarette at him that hit him in his chest. The trooper identified himself and a verbal altercation ensued before the individual drove away.
TFC Steelman obtained a tag number and, after consulting with a supervisor, identified the driver and applied for charges from a court commissioner. The commissioner issued a warrant for Chuck T. Snook Jr., 31, of Glen Burnie, Md., charging him with second degree assault and related charges.
A uniformed trooper from the Glen Burnie Barrack and TFC Steelman went to the man’s home with the arrest warrant on the evening of December 10th. Mr. Snook was arrested, while continuing to be disorderly and uncooperative. A witness indicated TFC Steelman threatened Mr. Snook after his arrest. Mr. Snook was taken to the Glen Burnie Barrack and reportedly continued to passively resist and be belligerent. TFC Steelman told investigators Mr. Snook threatened him and his family.
The investigation indicates that while TFC Steelman was escorting Mr. Snook inside the barrack, he pushed the handcuffed man into the restroom door and struck him in the torso several times with a closed fist. At least one other trooper witnessed and reported the incident.
Mr. Snook did not require medical treatment. The charges against him were later dropped by the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office.
The Maryland State Police criminal investigation into this incident was presented to the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office for review. After their review, the state’s attorney’s office determined TFC Steelman should be charged with second degree assault and misconduct in office.
The Maryland State Police Internal Affairs Unit also responded to the barrack the night this incident was reported. The Internal Affairs Unit is conducting a parallel investigation that examines adherence to Maryland State Police policies and procedures, as well as Maryland law. This administrative investigation is continuing.
TFC Steelman has been a member of the Maryland State Police for five years. He was assigned as an investigator with the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center.
18 comments:
I was really expecting a different name. Maybe next time.
Not above the law!
i was hoping it was Trooper Baldwin out of easton what a mighty midget.
Thats the ONLY way you can get an internal investigation done!
Hats off to the real Trooper for speaking up!
Why was he making the arrest? To show he had the power! Fry this pig! Panty hurt cops. All of you do this! Have a personal issue and take advantage of your authority.
5:50 is obviously a criminal who has had more than his fair share of run ins with the police.
Nope. All charges dropped. Every time! You pigs get in a way when a citizen knows his rights.
Another rat that is done on MSP.
OK 5:50 and again 6:41 What would you do if a 6' tall 210 lb white guy (Snook) flicks a lit cigarette on you and when you confront him, he gives you flak? Are you gonna pussey down or get in his car? The cop in plain cloths identified himself and still received verbal trash talk. Then Snooki the mouth runs away home. The MS Trooper follows though legally but let's his anger control him inside the barricks The Balt. Sun quote: Inside the Glen Burnie Barrack, Steelman pushed the handcuffed man into a restroom door and struck him multiple times in the body with a closed fist, police say. End quote: This will prove to be a costly mistake in the future. Most of us would have either walked away or settled it right there, just as soon as we could get or hands on Mr. Snooki. You cop haters are all alike, windbags behind a keyboard.
You cop haters are all alike, windbags behind a keyboard.
April 21, 2015 at 7:57 PM
Keep believing that if it helps you sleep.
Yet another paid vacation for yet another POS cop.
No. If the cop was a real man he wouldn't hide behind that badge. He would never identified himself as a cop. It was a simple mistake. I would've jawed at the guy. If he acted a fool , busted his ass. You cops hide behind that tin. I see you all the time in a bar drunk ready to fight. Then when a guy fulfills your wishes you scream I'm a cop. Don't give me that cop did the right thing. Why couldn't the cop say hey man wtf? And keep walking? His feelings were hurt. And he was a big bad cop and gonna prove it. Now he is in protective custody living his true life! A scared bit........
No kidding 8:36. "TFC Steelman will remain on suspension with pay, a status he has been on since the incident was reported." According to the article the incident happened on Dec. 10. That's a nice 5 month vacation WITH PAY! Now the question should be, since he has been charged shouldn't he have to pay back all that money we the tax payers have given him to sit on his ass for the last 5 months. I know, I know, good luck with that.
Anonymous said...
5:50 is obviously a criminal who has had more than his fair share of run ins with the police.
April 21, 2015 at 6:27 PM
I agree!
I'm on the policeman's side. Glad the scumbag got a little payback for his smart sss attitude and flicking cigs.
Why wasn't my reply posted about hiding behind shields? Coward cops. Can't be a man and have an exchange of words and let an accident go. Not like the guy new he was a cop a did it. Pigs always pull that I'm a cop when off duty and about to get their ass kicked. Every firemen's convention it happens. And to answer your question....I'd have words with him. Figure if it was an accident. If he got in my bubble I'd bust his ass. Which cops love to do in groups. But this cop couldn't man up alone. He followed and came back with his buddies. Then was the tough guy when the guy was cuffed.
I agree!
April 21, 2015 at 9:47 PM
That doesn't make either one of you correct.
Everyone can be a criminal, as we see repeatedly with you kops who think they are the guardians of the galaxy or something. Go hide behind another bush and be quiet.
lmao there's wisdom and judgement, lost his career over a cigarette! stupid kop but then again they aren't known for hiring the smartest. They need fools to follow their masters orders without question then when one of them gets caught their masters cut em loose! Would suck to be a kop! glad I got an education!
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