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Resident alleges harassment by officer; city attorney and police chief outline records and complaint process
Summary
Public commenter James Loftus accused a Stayton officer of harassing him while he exercised in his front yard and asked the council to review body-camera footage; the city attorney said council has no decision-making role in personnel matters, and the police chief said the department documented timestamps and closed its investigation with a recorded finding.
During public comment, James Loftus said he was praying and exercising in his front yard when Officer Bevins approached and harassed him, describing an interaction he characterized as prolonged and threatening and saying the officer placed a foot on his property. Loftus said he felt "in fear for my life," asked the council to review body‑camera recordings with him, and warned…
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