Delaware State Trooper Indicted for Assaulting Teens in Response to Pranks

A Delaware State Police trooper, Dempsey R. Walters, has been indicted on felony charges after brutally beating a 15-year-old boy who had pranked his home. Walters, who was on duty at the time, turned off his body camera during the assault but was unaware that it was still capturing video. The incident, which occurred last month, resulted in the boy suffering a fractured eye socket. Walters has been charged with assault, deprivation of civil rights, and official misconduct. The Delaware State Police have apologized to the victims and are investigating if other officers violated policies. This case adds to a growing list of Delaware law enforcement officers facing charges or convictions for misconduct.