St. Louis Officer Faces Probe After Lighting Cigar During Arrest
Video shows officer smoking while detaining suspect outside nightclub, prompting internal investigation.
- Incident occurred at Marquee Restaurant & Lounge where officer was working a secondary job.
- Footage shows officer borrowing a lighter from another officer while restraining the suspect.
- Suspect was arrested for trespassing and resisting arrest; no injuries reported.
- St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is reviewing the video to understand the context and actions taken.
- Some officers on the scene were wearing body cameras, but footage has not been released.