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Video appears to show Washtenaw County sheriff's deputies pushing man to ground during traffic stop
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Tiarra Braddock , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Tinsley's mother, Cheryl Stewart, expressed concern for her son's well-being, stating that she knew he was hurt. The man, Derrick Tinsley, had his hands raised before being taken to the ground.
A cellphone video appears to show deputies pushing a man to the ground during an arrest. The man, Derrick Tinsley, had his hands raised before being taken to the ground. His family is seeking answers about the incident.
The incident occurred near an active police standoff on Friday night. Tinsley's mother, Cheryl Stewart, expressed concern for her son's well-being, stating that she knew he was hurt.
Further details about the incident are available, including the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the events that led up to it. The incident is reported to have happened while Tinsley was visiting his daughters.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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