A dramatic police arrest that riled a small Delaware County town and raised red flags among legal experts has taken a major turn.
Prosecutors have decided to drop all charges against Lanzell Williams, who was arrested in July 2020 after Eaton police forced entry into his family's apartment without a warrant and without announcing themselves.
But legal experts who spoke to IndyStar earlier this year said police committed constitutional violations when they forced their way into the apartment. His attorney made the same argument in court. IndyStar has reached out to Eaton Police Chief Jay Turner and asked if any disciplinary actions have been taken against Snodgrass.Williams told IndyStar the police entry, which started as an investigation into a misdemeanor charge of invasion of privacy,"sent everything in a downward spiral." His family provided receipts to IndyStar showing that they took out more than $34,000 in debt to cover his attorneys' fees and to bail him out of jail.
Williams couldn't be reached for comment before publication. His father, Lanzell Williams Sr., told IndyStar on Dec. 16 he’s at ease now that the family can finally put his son's case behind them.The case's resolution matters more than its price tag, he said, which will likely hang over the family well into the future.“We’re out a lot of money, a lot of time and a lot of grief.
They didn't have a warrant, nor did they announce themselves as police. Lanzell Williams didn't see the entry happen. Upon hearing Tiffanie Williams' screams, he stepped into the living room with a handgun.
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