Oak Ridge resident alleges disrespect by officer; mayor directs investigation
Resident Juanica Mitchell told council a police officer refused to explain why he was on her property and 'shooed' her away; the mayor directed the city manager and police chief to investigate and meet with Mitchell after the meeting.
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Juanica Mitchell, an Oak Ridge property owner, told the City Council on July 8 that two Oak Ridge police officers were on her property on June 29 and that one officer (later identified as Officer Thomas) would not explain why he was there. Mitchell said she felt disrespected when an officer waved her away and instructed her to leave the area. She described a frustrating follow‑up at the police department when trying to file a complaint.
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