A use-of-force complaint investigation has determined that a Mount Pleasant police officer used appropriate force in an arrest on June 29th.

The police department arrested 31-year-old David Hudnall of Mount Pleasant at the Fast Break convenience store on charges of possession of meth third or subsequent offense, a class D felony; and assault on a police officer, carrying weapons, and interference with official acts causing injury, all aggravated misdemeanors. Videos of the arrest filmed by a bystander then circulated online. In response to concerns regarding use of force the department announced on July 2nd that they had assigned an outside agency to independently investigate the arrest including a review of body cam video.

A week later the department has released a statement that the investigation has been completed, and has determined that the arresting officer complied with department policies in using appropriate force to restrain Hudnall from engaging in further unlawful acts and to protect himself or others from harm. The release also states that per Iowa law, any further information concerning the investigation is a confidential personnel matter.