Jury Deliberating Soon On Misdemeanor Assault Charge Against Former Rock Hill Police Officer

ROCK HILL, S.C. – A verdict could come soon in the trial of a former Rock Hill Police Officer accused of misdemeanor assault.

Jonathan Moreno returned to the witness stand on Tuesday to defend his actions during a controversial arrest from last June.

Moreno says he acted because the victim, Travis Price, was in a crime scene and could be a danger to officers.

But prosecutors say Moreno also didn’t ask any questions before confronting Price at the scene of a traffic stop involving Price’s brother.

Moreno is charged with third-degree assault and battery.