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One current and one former Ambridge police officer pleaded not guilty today to federal civil rights and obstruction of justice charges.
A grand jury accused Richard Heitzenrater, 60, of Ambridge of using excessive force during the Feb. 20 arrest of David Andrew Baker, 41, of Ambridge. Baker is awaiting trial on state charges of public drunkenness, indecent exposure, open lewdness, corruption of minors and disorderly conduct.
During the arrest, Heitzenrater struck and kneed Baker in the head and body, according to an indictment. Heitzenrater has since retired from the police f...
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